Choosing Effective Supporting Details for Paragraphs

Miss Edwards explains the importance of choosing supporting details in writing. She uses examples to illustrate how supporting details reinforce topic sentences and help organize writing. The video covers comparisons between online and in-person learning, active and passive income, and social media usage. The video concludes with a recap of the key points.

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

• To confuse the reader

• To provide evidence for the topic sentence

• To introduce a new topic

• To conclude the paragraph

In the house analogy, what part of the house represents the topic sentence?

• Supports

• Walls

• Foundation

• Roof

Why is it important to choose appropriate supporting details?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the paragraph longer

• To introduce new ideas

• To stay on topic and organize writing

Which of the following is a supporting detail for online school?

• You leave your home

• More flexibility with working hours

• You learn in a physical classroom

• Emphasis on learning without a device

Which of the following is a supporting detail for in-person learning?

• Classes on Zoom

• Assignments posted online

• Teachers and class accessible via the internet

• You learn in a physical classroom

What is an example of active income?

• Going to office for nine to five

• Money made with minimal interference

• Making money with interest and rent

• Money made in sleep

What is an example of passive income?

• Going to office for nine to five

• Money made with minimal interference

• Includes salary

• Money received for services performed

Which of the following is a negative aspect of social media?

• People use social media for education and employment

• People check phones 150 times a day

• Four billion people use it

• Can be used responsibly

Which of the following is a positive aspect of social media?

• Avoid doing work to scroll on apps

• Can’t focus on homework

• Can be used responsibly

• People check phones 150 times a day

Why do we need to choose appropriate supporting details?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the paragraph longer

• To focus on the main ideas

• To introduce new topics