Controlling Idea
Supporting Details
Topic Sentences
Mixed Bag
Figure It Out
100

This contains your claim about the topic. It shows what direction you are going to take in writing about the topic. It helps the reader understand your purpose for writing the essay/composition. It's what the entire essay/composition is about.


What is the controlling idea?


100

Additional information that explains, defines, or add facts to the main idea.

What is a supporting detail?

100
What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence states or suggests the main idea of a paragraph or a passage.
100
Ornament Stocking Tree Lights
Christmas
100

"We were so close. She made the best cookies and was always early for church. I cry when thinking about her. I wish I can see her one last time."

The person misses someone that passed away.

200

Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures. What is the controlling idea of this short article?

 What is Passing fears are common in early childhood.

200

Give me a supporting detail about hamburgers.

Answers will vary.

What is they are made of beef?

200
Where can the topic sentence be found?
At the beginning of the paragraph or passage.
200
Mittens Boots Scarf Snow
Winter
200
"I can't wait to see all of my friends. I get a chance to meet my new teacher. And I'm ready to get my new schedule."
Ready for the first day of school.
300

The controlling idea is usually in the ______ paragraph of an essay but not always.

 What is the first paragraph?

300

 Name three components of CAFESQUIDD.

What are comparisons, anecdotes, examples/explanation, facts,

statistics, quotations, illustrations, details, descriptions?

300
A good topic sentence helps you stay _____ on the main idea.
Focused
300
Pencils Glue Sticks Notebooks Highlighters
School Supplies
300
"I saw him through the window. He looked at me and I knew I had to have him. I can't wait to take him home."
They're getting a new pet.
400

What is another word for the central idea, controlling idea, and claim? Hint: you will hear this in high school and college. It is one word.

What is thesis?

400
The topic sentence can make a _____ about the main idea.
Claim
400
Kleenex Hand sanitizer Thermometer Medicine Bottle
Being sick
500

What does implied mean?

 What is Figure it out? What is implicit? What is not directly stated?

500

Give me 2 supporting details about Thanksgiving.

Answers will vary

500
A topic sentence helps readers know what your _____ will be about?
Paragraph
500
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