Supporting Ideas Review

Choose the Supporting Idea that is NOT parallel.

Jamaica has beautiful beaches.

• Negril Beach has soft, white sand.

• Tourists love to swim in the clear water.

• Jamaica's flag is black, green, and gold.

Choose the Supporting Idea that is NOT parallel.

Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility.

• Pets need food and water every day.

• You should take your pet to the vet for checkups.

• Some pets have soft fur.

Choose the Supporting Idea that is NOT parallel.

Fruits are a healthy snack.

• Mangoes and bananas have vitamins.

• Apples help keep you strong.

• Ice cream is a popular dessert.

Choose the Supporting Ideas that ADD GOOD INFORMATION to the topic.

Topic Sentence: National heroes help shape a country.

• Nanny of the Maroons fought to protect her people.

• Marcus Garvey believed in Black pride.

• Some people enjoy playing football.

Choose the Supporting Ideas that ADD GOOD INFORMATION to the topic.

Topic Sentence: Good friends are kind and helpful.

• Friends listen when someone is feeling sad.

• Friends like to eat ice cream.

• Friends share and take turns.

Read the topic sentence, then rate the supporting idea.

Topic Sentence: The rainforest is home to many animals.

Supporting Idea: For example, monkeys swing in the trees of the emergent layer.

• Good (gives new details)

• Doesn’t match the topic

• Too similar to the topic sentence

Read the topic sentence, then rate the supporting idea.

Topic Sentence: The rainforest is home to many animals.

Supporting Idea: There are several types of animals that live in the rainforest.

• Good (gives new details)

• Doesn’t match the topic

• Too similar to the topic sentence

Read the topic sentence, then rate the supporting idea.

Topic Sentence: Learning to read is important.

Supporting Idea: You can read anywhere you like!

• Good (gives new details)

• Doesn’t match the topic

• Too similar to the topic sentence

Read the topic sentence, then rate the supporting idea.

Topic Sentence: Learning to read is important.

Supporting Idea: Reading books helps you learn new words.

• Good (gives new details)

• Doesn’t match the topic

• Too similar to the topic sentence

There are four sentences below. One is the topic sentence, the others are the supporting ideas.

Choose the THREE supporting ideas.

• Eating vegetables keeps your body healthy in many ways.

• 1. Vegetables help keep your body from getting sick by making your immune system stronger.

• Eating vegetables helps you stay energized so you can run, play, and learn.

• Vegetables give you important vitamins and minerals that help your body grow strong.