Topic Sentence and Supporting Details

Topic sentence is the main idea of the paragraph. True or False

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Where do you usually find the topic sentence?

• At the middle.

• At the end.

• At the beginning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

The topic sentence provide two things:

• Theme (topic)

• Heading

• Punctuations

• Main Idea/s

• Paragraphs

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How do we identify a topic sentence?

• Looking for a general theme of the paragraph.

• Looking for a specific word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is supporting details?

• The main topic of the paragraph.

• Additional information that explains, define, or proves an idea.

• Ways to prove points.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Another way to describe supporting details is to say support your point. True or False

• False

• True

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

There are _____types of supporting details.

• 2

• 6

• 3

• 5

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is personal experiences?

• Public speaking.

• Something you went through/saw.

• Explaining your problems.

____________ talks about data in numerical form

• Facts

• Statistics

____________ something that can be proven.

• Facts

• Opinions

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6