Paragraph
What is an introduction?
What you will talk about in your story
What is main idea?
What the story is mostly about.
When we write a sentence do we want a little bit of detail or a lot of detail?
A lot of detail
Red is a color in a rainbow.
Would that be a main idea or supporting detail?
supporting detail
Main idea: There are different kinds of goats. Which detail supports this?
1. One kind of goat is the fainting goat.
2. Goats need to have a friend becuase they are social creatures.
1. One kind of goat is the fainting goat.
What is an attention-getter/hook?
Which is NOT the main idea about what moose eat.
1. Moose are plant eaters, or herbivores.
2. Moose can dive underwater to eat seaweed.
2. Moose can dive underwater to eat seaweed.
Why do we want to add alot of detail
So that the reader can learn about the topic. It also makes it more interesting.
Students in our class own many different kinds of pets.
Is that a main idea or supporting detail?
Main idea
Main Idea:Kangaroos usually live in family groups called mobs. Which is a supporting detail?
1. Kangaroos are mammals.
2. These mobs can be as large as 100 kangaroos
2. These mobs can be as large as 100 kangaroos
How many topics will 1 paragraph be about?
One
What is the main idea about squids eating?
1. Squids have pointy beaks that help them open their food.
2. Squids are animals that only eat meat (carnivores) with their arms and tentacles.
2. Squids are animals that only eat meat (carnivores) with their arms and tentacles.
Which sentence sounds better?
1. I know how to do many different kinds of Ballroom dances.
2. I know how to do many different kinds of Ballroom dances such as Charleston, Lindy Hop, Swing, Waltz, Samba Line Dance, Tango, Foxtrot, and Polka.
2. I know how to do many different kinds of Ballroom dances such as Charleston, Lindy Hop, Swing, Waltz, Samba Line Dance, Tango, Foxtrot, and Polka.
One thing Muntase is really good at is drawing.
Is that a main idea or supporting detail?
Supporting detail
Main idea: Snakes are cold-blooded.Which detail supports this?
1. Snakes have different markings on their bodies.
2. Snakes lay on rocks in the sun to warm up.
2. Snakes lay on rocks in the sun to warm up.
Which of these is a conclusion?
A. I like to dance
B. You are cooler than goats
C. That is why Ishwaaq is so kind.
C. That is why bussin is Danasia's favorite word
When writing a paragraph you must have sentences that support your main idea. What are these sentences called?
Supporting details
Which sentence would you rather read when learning about bears?
1.Bears eat fish and berries and other things.
2. Bears eat many different types of food, including berries, fish, and small animals.
2. Bears eat many different types of food, including berries, fish, and small animals.
Ms. Sangren is the best teacher ever!
Is that a main idea or supporting detail?
Main idea
Main idea: Elephants are very big animals. Which detail supports this?
1. An elephants ear can grow up to 6 feet long and 4 feet wide.
2. Elephants are herbivores.
1. An elephants ear can grow up to 6 feet long and 4 feet wide.
What is a supporting detail?
Relates to the introduction and explains your topic.
Jim's dog does not like to get wet. He avoids water at all cost. When Jim has to give his dog a bath, the dog tries to run away. The dog does not even like it when it rains. What is the main idea?
Jim's dog does not like water
What facts could you add to the sentence:
Llamas are herbivores.
what kinds of food they eat.
We play many different games outside.
Is that a main idea or supporting detail?
main idea
Main Idea: Kangaroos usually have only one baby at a time. Which detail supports this?
1. A baby Kangaroo is called a joey.
2. Kangaroos eat grass and leaves
1. A baby Kangaroo is called a joey.