Topic Sentences and Supporting Details

Why is a topic sentence important?

• It tells the reader what the main idea of the paragraph is.

• It is not important.

• It gives the reader all the juicy details.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What would be a good topic sentence to match this picture?

• It is nice outside.

• I like having snacks at a picnic.

• Going on a picnic could be a lot of fun.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Pick the best topic sentence for this picture.

• It was a hot summer day.

• "Smile" my mom said as she was taking yet another picture.

• I was at the beach on vacation.

• The rocks were a great place to sit for lunch.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

He has many animals on his farm. When he wakes up he goes out to feed all of them. He then makes sure they are all taken care of. Grandpa loves living on the farm.

• Grandpa works hard.

• Grandpa lives on a farm.

• Grandpa wakes up early.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What are the supporting details in this paragraph?

Last year we had fun at baseball camp. When we joined the camp we learned to throw a baseball. We also made friends with other kids. It was also great exercising by running all the bases. I can't wait to go back again.

• baseball camp was fun

• learned to throw a ball

• made friends

• lots of exercising

• I can't wait to go back

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which detail does NOT fit?

TOPIC SENTENCE: Ice Cream is the best dessert.

• There are lots of different flavors.

• It is cold and refreshing on a hot summer day.

• It is messy and sticky.

• There are lots of ways to eat ice cream.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.
• He sleeps all day long.
• He runs away when you sweep the floor.
• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 

• The pros live the good life.
• People like professional football players make a lot of money.
• Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
• All of us can be professional athletes. 

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2