Topic Sentences and Supporting Details

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Where does the topic sentence usually appear in a paragraph?

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in the beginning

Front

TRUE/FALSE—Topic sentences aren’t needed for good writing because effective readers don’t need organization to understand what they’re reading.

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FALSE

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A good topic sentence should:

• Tell the reader what the paragraph is about
• Get the reader’s attention
• be a supporting detail
• both a and b

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Tell the reader what the paragraph is about and get the reader’s attention.

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The purpose of a supporting/relevant detail is to:

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Give more detail/explanation to the main idea

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A detail is relevant (really matters) if it:

• is connected to the main idea/paragraph
• is detailed
• has great sensory language
• none of the above

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is connected to the main idea/paragraph

Front

Which sentence is the topic sentence in the paragraph about Mr. Johnson's reasons for liking teaching at Whiteaker? Options:
1. In addition, he works with some caring and supportive people.
2. He is also learning ukulele.
3. Mr. Johnson likes teaching at Whiteaker for several reasons.
4. First, he is passionate about teaching.

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Mr. Johnson likes teaching at Whiteaker for several reasons.

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Mr. Johnson likes teaching at Whiteaker for several reasons. First, he is passionate about teaching. Second, he enjoys his students’ personalities. He is also learning ukulele. In addition, he works with some caring and supportive people. Finally, Mr. Johnson gets to learn from his students even as they learn from him.
Which sentence is irrelevant (doesn't connect to the paragraph's main idea)?

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He is also learning ukulele.....

Front

Which sentence is the topic sentence? Options: They have fought for freedom., All gave some, and some gave all., Veterans are valuable to our society....., none of the above

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Veterans are valuable to our society.....

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Which sentence is NOT a relevant detail? Options: They have given a large portion...., Have you thought of joining...., Some have returned....., Some veterans have......

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Have you thought of joining....

Front

Does the paragraph about veterans contain multiple supporting details?

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TRUE