Writing Effective Detail Sentences: Supporting Your Main Ideas

1. A strong paragraph begins with a _ sentence that states the main idea.

1. _ sentences connect directly to the topic sentence and provide structure.

1. Transition words help create a _ flow between ideas.

1. Detail sentences provide specific _ to support the main idea.

1. Including _ details in your paragraph can make it more engaging and informative.

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?

• To provide detailed examples

• To introduce transition words

• To state the main idea

• To present supporting evidence

Which of the following is a transition word?

• Specifically

• Firstly

• Example

• Detail

What should detail sentences include?

• Irrelevant facts

• Personal opinions

• Specific examples

• Unrelated ideas

Which sentence best supports the topic sentence: "The Embrace infant warmer is a perfect medical solution for low-birthweight babies in developing countries"?

• It is expensive and hard to maintain.

• It requires no electricity, making it ideal for areas with unreliable power.

• It is only used in developed countries.

• It is a trendy new gadget.

What is a common pitfall in writing detail sentences?

• Using transition words

• Including relevant details

• Straying from the main idea

• Using clear examples