Paragraphs, Topic Sentence, and Main Idea

Steel is a very important metal which is used for many things. In the United States, the automobile industry uses the most steel. Steel is used in putting up building. Cans and containers are made from steel. Steel is used to make farm and factory machines. The Main Idea Is:

• The auto industry is the most important

• Steel is used for many purposes

• The United States produces the most steel in the world.

• Steel is as expensive as gold or silver.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Jean finally had the money for something she had wanted to buy for a long time. Today after school, Jean would buy her own skateboard. She was pretty good at using skateboards, because she used those of friends to practice. She was looking forward to having her own to use whenever she wanted. The Main Idea Is:

• Jean will get a skateboard.

• Jean is an expert at skateboarding.

• Jean borrows a skateboard.

• Skaboarding is easier than surfing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

There are about 2,000 kinds of bats. They come in many sizes. Bats are rather strange looking animals. They are soft and furry with large ears. Bats cannot run or walk. They usually eat insects. Bats are the only mammals that fly. The Main Idea Is:

• Bats are unusual mammals.

• Bats move by running and flying.

• Bats look like many other animals.

• Bats feed on fruits and insects.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

The largest bird is the ostrich. This bird is unable to fly. It can run as fast as a horse. The ostrich makes use of its feet and legs to protect itself. It kicks its enemies. Ostriches eat insects, mice, and snakes. The Main Idea Is:

• To describe the smallest bird.

• To describe why the ostrich can't fly.

• To describe the largest bird.

• To persuade the reader to eat ostrich meat.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

One of the oldest and most important jobs in the world is that of the farmer. We all depend on the farmer for our food. Modern farming is very different than it was years ago. Today's farmer has many machines to help do the work faster and better. The Main Idea Is:

• Because of machines, we do not need farmers.

• Everyone shold be a farmer so we would have more food.

• Farming is not a good paying job any more.

• Farmin is still an important job.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

One of the best-known cartoonists in the world was Walt Disney. As a boy, Disney liked to draw. He moved to Hollywood and there he made cartoons. He was responsible for creating the characters of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto the dog, and others. The Main Idea Is:

• Pluto is Disney's best known cartoon character.

• Drawing cartoons makes you famous.

• Disney made many well-known cartoon characters.

• Disney World is a fantasy place to visit in the lifetime.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is what all sentences in a paragraph should tell about?

• Sentences in a paragraph should tell about a typical sentence.

• Sentences in a paragraph should tell about supporting details.

• Sentences in a paragraph should tell about a main idea.

• Sentences in a paragraph should tell the reader about the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What is a paragraph?

• A paragraph is a set of sentences with a topic sentence.

• The topic sentence may appear anywhere in the paragraph.

• A paragraph has sentences that are related to each other.

• A paragraph is organized around one main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What should be in a paragraph?

• A paragraph needs subject and predicate with punctuation marks.

• A paragraph's main idea is stated in a topic sentence.

• A paragraph must have supporting details and a main idea.

• A paragraph needs supporting details, a conclusion sentence, and a topic sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

A very important food for a large number of people is bread. Bread is made from many different kinds of grains. Americans eat bread mostly made from wheat. Bread is important to us because it is a good source of energy. The Maind Idea Is:

• There are few kinds of bread.

• The best kind of bread is made from wheat.

• Bread is a good source of energy.

• Bread can be used with peanut butter and jelly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2