Definitions
the first sentence of a paragraph, which introduces the subject for the whole paragraph.
topic sentence
(Double)-Choose a side of the issue. Provide one supporting details (one example, one detail, and/or one fact) for the following topic.
Middle school students should/should not wear school uniforms
Identify the topic sentence.
Owning a pet from the Animal Rescue League has many advantages. First of all, a child feels good about rescuing an abandoned or abused animal and giving it a whole new life. Another great advantage of having a pet from the pound is the price of these cute and cuddly animals. If someone remembers all of the advantages of adopting a pet from the pound, he or she might find the perfect bird, mouse, hamster, dog, or cat.
the final sentence of the paragraph, which restates the topic sentence and brings all of the ideas together
concluding sentence
What is a good supporting detail for the following topic sentence.
Middle school students should have time for recess during the school day.
Identify which sentence does not belong in this paragraph and why?
For centuries now, mankind has turned a deaf ear to the pleas to save the mother earth. In the name of development, natural resources have been misused and now mankind is standing on the brink of ecological disaster. Now the time has come when mankind must listen because air pollution has never been as bad as it is now. More automobiles and factories are operating around us today than before. The time to act is now before it is too late. We may not be able to prevent deforestation but we can plant a few trees in our neighborhood.
the information that explains, proves, and supports the main idea of the paragraph
supporting details
Provide a topic sentence for the following paragraph
First, you squeeze some ketchup onto a slice of bread. Then you add two slices of cheddar cheese. Then you add three pickles. Finally, you place one more slice of bread on top. Now you’ve made my favorite sandwich!
What is the best concluding sentence to go with the following topic sentence: There are three reasons why I want to learn English.
A---For all of these reasons, I am very excited about learning English. B---I also want to learn French. C---Finally, I want to learn English because I plan to move to the U.S. in the future.
a group of structured sentences that describe one main idea or thought
paragraph
Provide a concluding sentence for the following paragraph.
Oceans and lakes have a lot in common, but they are also quite different. They are both bodies of water. A main difference is that an ocean is very large and is salt water, while a lake is usually much smaller and is fresh water. Lakes are usually surrounded by land while oceans are what surround continents. Both have plants and animals that live in them. The ocean is home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes contain much smaller animals.
Identify topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence in the following paragraph, and explain whether or not the paragraph is effective. Why or why not?
Butterflies are one of the most beautiful and interesting creatures on earth. Their attractive, brilliant colors catch interest immediately. They have wings of varying shapes and sizes, and some even appear to have "eyes" on them! Some butterflies are cleverly camouflaged with colors that assist them in blending with the plant life in their environments. The delicate physical structure of the butterfly (along with hair-like legs and antennae) adds to its gentle beauty. Some of these curious insects vary distinctly in size, with the largest-known wing span at four inches, and the smallest measured from wing tip to tip at one-half inch. Without these glorious, artful creations darting about in the world, our lives would indeed be much more drab and boring.