Paragraph
What is an introduction?
What you will talk about in your paper/essay
What is main idea?
What the story is mostly about.
When we elaborate on evidence, how many sentences should we write?
At least two
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 will protect their young by stomping their hooves.
2.
Why do we want to elaborate in detail?
So that the reader can learn about and understand the topic/evidence. 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 with being specific?
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.
Another way Joey is good at art is that he shades with pastels.
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. According to farmers, not enough people know what goats do for them.
B. People are cooler than goats.
C. Therefore, students should take a class on taking care of farm animals.
C. Therefore, students should take a class on taking care of farm animals.
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.
Mrs. Bach 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 main idea 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 kind of details could you add to the topic sentence:
Llamas are herbivores.
You would talk about the types of plant 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.