Supporting Details, TEKS 10.9(C)

The writer wants to add supporting details to Paragraph 1 that will support her topic sentence.

Which sentence should the writer add between Sentences 1 and 2?

• A good recycling program can save the school money, provide students an educational experience, and preserve natural resources.

• A good recycling program takes hard work and a fair amount of time to establish but is well worth the additional effort.

The writer wants to add some details to Paragraph 2 that help her explain the importance of communication.

Which sentence should the writer add after Sentence 3?

• This will help create a greater sense of ownership and increase support for the recycling program.

• Creating attention-grabbing posters promoting the recycling program can be a fun activity for younger students.

The writer wants to add details to Paragraph 3 that further develop the information in Sentence 8.

Which sentence would BEST accomplish this goal?

• A. Choose someone enthusiastic and organized, who communicates well with students and staff about goals and successes.

• B. It’s important for all students and staff members to be fully invested in the program’s goal setting planning stages.

The writer wants to add supporting details to Paragraph 4 that will help students understand the information in Sentence 11.

What sentence should the writer add after Sentence 11?

• A. Swapping foam trays with reusable plastic ones is an effective way to save money on trash hauling services.

• B. A waste sort is an activity in which the trash collected on an average day is gathered in a central location and sorted to determine how it can be managed or reduced.

The writer wants to add supporting details to Paragraph 5 that build on the information in Sentence 13.

Which supporting details BEST accomplish this goal?

• A. The design of the recycling bin lid is important. Different shaped holes for paper, waste, and aluminum cans encourage proper sorting.

• B. Training on how to handle recyclables is essential. Consider conducting regular orientation sessions for newcomers.