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.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

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. 

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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

• 3

• 9

• 12

• 15

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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. 

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

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

• Main Idea

• Conclusion

• Analogy

• Subject

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2