Paragraphs Lesson: Topic Sentences & Supporting Details

Paragraphs Lesson: Topic Sentences & Supporting Details

Topic Sentences / Main Ideas

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph. What is the topic of this paragraph?

Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.

• fears

• passing fears

• two-to-four year olds fear of animals.

• common fears

Multiple Choice

What is the stated main idea of this paragraph?

Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.

• Passing fears are common in early childhood.

• Many 2- to 4-year olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs.

• By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark.

• Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph. What is the topic of this paragraph?

Congratulations! You have been offered a job. The time has come to negotiate your salary. The question to ask yourself is: "How much am I worth?" Your answer will likely affect the outcome of your salary negotiation. The point is, in order to negotiate the best possible salary, you must convince both yourself and the employer of the value that you will bring to the job.

• congratulations

• being offered a job.

• asking yourself how much you are worth.

• negotiating the best possible salary.

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph. What is the stated main idea of this paragraph?

Congratulations! You have been offered a job. The time has come to negotiate your salary. The question to ask yourself is: "How much am I worth?" Your answer will likely affect the outcome of your salary negotiation. The point is, in order to negotiate the best possible salary, you must convince both yourself and the employer of the value that you will bring to the job.

• You have been offered a job.

• The time has come to negotiate your salary.

• The question to ask yourself is: "How much am I worth?"

• The point is, in order to negotiate the best possible salary, you must convince both yourself and the employer of the value that you will bring to the job.

Supporting Details

Multiple Select

Read the paragraph. Which of these are supporting details in the paragraph? Select more than 1 answer.

Are you in the habit of skipping breakfast? Breakfast is important; it gets your metabolism going. Then spread your remaining calories throughout the rest of the day by eating a wholesome lunch, nutritious snack, and balanced dinner. Eating this way keeps your metabolism high. You are also less likely to binge on junk food. You will have more energy and feel better if you eat nutritious food at least every four hours.

• Breakfast is important; it gets your metabolism going.

• Then spread your remaining calories throughout the rest of the day by eating a wholesome lunch, nutritious snack, and balanced dinner.

• Eating this way keeps your metabolism high.

• You will have more energy and feel better if you eat nutritious food at least every four hours.

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph. The purpose of the major details in this paragraph is to give ____.

Are you in the habit of skipping breakfast? Breakfast is important; it gets your metabolism going. Then spread your remaining calories throughout the rest of the day by eating a wholesome lunch, nutritious snack, and balanced dinner. Eating this way keeps your metabolism high. You are also less likely to binge on junk food. You will have more energy and feel better if you eat nutritious food at least every four hours.

• reasons for eating healthy food a throughout the day and how to do it.

• examples of nutritious meals and snacks that can be eaten throughout the day.

• suggestions for making healthier food choices.

Multiple Select

Read the paragraph. Which of these are supporting details in the paragraph? Select more than 1 answer.

College campuses can be the site of criminal activity and violence, so they require the same level of caution and awareness that you would use in other situations. Keep in mind that 80% of campus crimes are committed by one student against another student. Also, alcohol or drug use is involved in 90% of campus felonies. Drinking or drug use can affect judgment and lower inhibitions, so be aware if you or another person is under the influence.

• College campuses can be the site of criminal activity and violence, so they require the same level of caution and awareness that you would use in other situations.

• Keep in mind that 80% of campus crimes are committed by one student against another student.

• Also, alcohol or drug use is involved in 90% of campus felonies.

• Drinking or drug use can affect judgment and lower inhibitions, so be aware if you or another person is under the influence.

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph. The purpose of the supporting details in this paragraph is to _____.

College campuses can be the site of criminal activity and violence, so they require the same level of caution and awareness that you would use in other situations. Keep in mind that 80% of campus crimes are committed by one student against another student. Also, alcohol or drug use is involved in 90% of campus felonies. Drinking or drug use can affect judgment and lower inhibitions, so be aware if you or another person is under the influence.

• suggest ways of making college campuses safer.

• contrast college campuses with other places.

• explain why people need to be alert to possible criminal activity and violence on college campuses.