Paragraph writing 1

When writing a paragraph, the first sentence is called the (a)  

The topic sentence contains the ​ (a)   of the paragraph.

• Topic
• supporting details

The topic sentence also contains the ​ (a)   of the paragraph.

• main idea
• conclusion
• transition words

​ (a)   prove, clarify, or explain the ​ (b)  

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• supporting details
• topic sentence.
• paragraph
• transition words

Supporting details provide...

• facts

• examples

• details

• all of the above

Identify the topic sentence

Put these sentences into the correct column: topic sentence or supporting details

Groups:

(a) Topic sentence

,

(b) Supporting details

• Starting your day off with the right type of food will give you energy,

• Also, it helps you to concentrate.

• Eating a healthy breakfast is something you should do everyday.

• Lastly, eating a nutritious breakfast is good for your mood.

_____ show that a new idea or details is coming up.

• transition words

• supporting detials

• a verb

• a paragraph

Match the supporting detail with the best topic sentence

• She encouraged health and education.

• Birthdays parties are fun.

• You can hang out with your friends.

• Michelle Obama is a role model for young women.

• I love to get and buy gifts for family.

• Christmas is my favorite holiday.

• She is only famous because she's rich.

• Kim Kardashian is useless.

As I stood on the empty stage, I could feel my heart pounding in response to the pressure. ​ (a)   ​ I had never performed for a crowd this large before. ​ (b)   every important talent agent I had been in touch with over the past year was sitting in the front row. ​ (c)   I knew that this was my last chance before graduation to nail the performance. ​ (d)   I knew there was no turning back now. The lights began to lower. I took a deep breathe and brought the mic to my lips.

• First off,
• Also,
• Lastly,
• However,