Anecdotes, examples and details

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What is an anecdote?

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An anecdote is a brief, entertaining account of an incident or event.

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True or False: An anecdote is a piece of a larger story.

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True.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain or reinforce the main idea or topic sentence.

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Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail for the topic sentence 'My cat is afraid of everything'?

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He sleeps all day long.

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What does the topic sentence 'Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids' imply?

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It implies that the show teaches children something valuable.

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Which supporting detail best supports the topic sentence about Dora the Explorer?

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Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

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Why is recycling important?

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Recycling is important because it helps save resources, such as trees, by reusing materials.

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Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The purpose of a topic sentence is to state the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.