Topic Sentences and Supporting Details

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph. It usually appears at the beginning of the paragraph.

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Why is a topic sentence important?

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A topic sentence helps readers understand the main point of the paragraph and sets the direction for the supporting details.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the topic sentence.

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How do you identify a good topic sentence?

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A good topic sentence should be clear, specific, and directly related to the supporting details in the paragraph.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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The purpose of supporting details is to provide evidence and elaboration that reinforce the main idea presented in the topic sentence.

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What makes a supporting detail relevant?

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A supporting detail is relevant if it directly relates to and supports the main idea expressed in the topic sentence.

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What is an example of an irrelevant supporting detail?

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An irrelevant supporting detail is one that does not connect to the main idea of the paragraph, such as stating a fact that does not support the topic sentence.

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How can you tell if a paragraph is well-structured?

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A well-structured paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by supporting details that are logically organized and relevant to the main idea.

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What is the relationship between a topic sentence and supporting details?

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The topic sentence presents the main idea, while the supporting details provide the necessary information to explain or support that idea.

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Can a topic sentence be a question?

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Yes, a topic sentence can be phrased as a question, but it should still convey the main idea of the paragraph.