Topic Sentences and Supporting Details

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What is a topic sentence?

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A statement that tells what a passage is mostly about.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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To give more detail or explanation to the main idea.

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Identify a supporting detail that does not fit: 'Doing your homework has many benefits.'

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Homework takes up your precious after school time.

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Which of the following is a topic sentence? 'Greyhounds are a good choice of dog for people who live in cities.'

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This sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A statement that summarizes the main idea of a passage.

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What makes a detail relevant?

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It directly supports or explains the main idea.

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Provide an example of a strong supporting detail for the topic sentence: 'Margo is a very rude worker.'

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She keeps customers waiting while she talks with a coworker.

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What is the difference between a topic sentence and a supporting detail?

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A topic sentence states the main idea, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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What is an irrelevant detail?

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A detail that does not support or relate to the main idea.

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How can you identify a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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It is usually the first sentence and summarizes the main idea.