Topic Sentences and Supporting Details

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Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

• We learn interesting facts from the things we read.
• Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.
• It's my least favorite class.
• Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging. 

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Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

• It tastes really good.
• Candy contains high amounts of sugar.
• You can find many artificial additives in candy.
• Eating too much candy can give you cavities. 

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Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.

• Their face paint hides their true identity. 
• People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."
• There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.
• Clowns makes fun balloon animals. 

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Topic Sentence:Doing your homework has many benefits.

• Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.

• Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.

• When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.

• Homework takes up your precious after school time.

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Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.

• Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters. 
• An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.
• Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
• Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions.

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Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.

• During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
• Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.
• Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.
• It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.

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Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.

• Johnny has a difficult time in school.
• Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
• Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.
• Math is the worst subject ever.

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When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

• Baking cookies is really easy to do.
• My grandma has the best cookies recipe.
• There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.
• Cookies are easier to make than cake.

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Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in danger of having crazy fans.

• Being a celebrity is often difficult.
• When I grow up, I want to be a celebrity. 
• Celebrities make more money than most people.
• Brad Pitt is a celebrity everyone has heard of.

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When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.

• School is awesome.
• Our teacher likes our class the most.
• The other class is way worse than our class.
• Our class is always well behaved.