The video tutorial uses a hamburger analogy to explain paragraph structure, focusing on supporting details. It teaches how to identify and revise supporting details in paragraphs, providing examples and practice exercises. The video concludes with tips for revising writing and offers additional resources for practice.

What is the purpose of the top bun in the hamburger organizer?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide examples

• To introduce the supporting details

• To state the topic sentence

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What do supporting details do in a paragraph?

• They provide a conclusion

• They summarize the paragraph

• They prove, explain, or clarify the main idea

• They introduce new topics

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following is NOT a type of supporting detail?

• Facts

• Examples

• Opinions

• Reasons

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the first step in identifying supporting details in a paragraph?

• Find the transition words

• Read the paragraph

• Identify the topic sentence

• Check for new information

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which sentence is the topic sentence in the paragraph about video games?

• One type of video game is a sports game.

• There are many types of video games.

• Another type is a building game.

• A final type of game is an action adventure game.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should you look for to identify supporting details?

• Sentences that prove, clarify, or explain the topic sentence

• Sentences that introduce new topics

• Sentences that provide a conclusion

• Sentences that summarize the paragraph

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is a supporting detail in the paragraph about soccer clothing?

• You have to wear certain clothing to play soccer.

• Soccer matches are played on grass.

• One thing you wear to play soccer is cleats.

• Soccer is a popular sport.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What should you do if a detail in your paragraph is off-topic?

• Highlight it

• Remove it

• Rewrite it

• Include it anyway

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which detail should be removed from the paragraph about ice cream sundaes?

• The grocery store sells lots of flavors.

• First scoop your favorite flavor ice cream into a bowl.

• Finally add toppings like cookies, sprinkles, and candy.

• Next drizzle chocolate sauce on top of the ice cream.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main job of supporting details in a paragraph?

• To summarize the paragraph

• To introduce new topics

• To prove the topic sentence is true

• To provide a conclusion

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1