Ideas and Support

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

• There are many landfills available for waste.

• Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

• Clean jars before recycling them.

• Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.

• She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.

• Her best friend works at a salon, so she always looks good.

• Elle really likes to socialize and have fun.

• Out of all of the things, Elle loves her dog, Bruiser, the most.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

• The pros live the good life.

• People like professional football players make a lot of money.

• Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

• All of us can be professional athletes. 

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

• It's best to just cook food at home.

• A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

• McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.

• Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

When writing an essay or composition with three claims, how many pieces of evidence should be provided?

• 3

• 9

• 12

• 15

What are supporting details?

• Words, phrases, or sentences that tell more about the main idea.

• Words, phrases or sentences that tell you the main idea

• Descriptive words that provide imagery.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

• Many people sleep later on the weekends.

• Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

• Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

• Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

• He sleeps all day long.

• He runs away when you sweep the floor.

• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

• We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

• Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.

• It's my least favorite class.

• Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging. 

the central or most important idea about a topic that the writer wants to communicate to readers.

• Main Idea

• Conclusion

• Analogy

• Subject