Topic Sentences and Supporting Details
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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Melanie Steuernagel
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where does the topic sentence usually appear in a paragraph?
Back
in the beginning
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
TRUE/FALSE—Topic sentences aren’t needed for good writing because effective readers don’t need organization to understand what they’re reading.
Back
FALSE
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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
Back
Tell the reader what the paragraph is about and get the reader’s attention.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The purpose of a supporting/relevant detail is to:
Back
Give more detail/explanation to the main idea
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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
Back
is connected to the main idea/paragraph
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
Back
Mr. Johnson likes teaching at Whiteaker for several reasons.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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)?
Back
He is also learning ukulele.....
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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