The Paragraph - Supporting Details, Closing Sentence

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The
Paragraph
Paragraph
pic Sentence, Supporting Details, Closing Senten
What
What is
is
paragraph?
paragraph?
Explain
the
Explain
the 3
3 parts
parts
of
of a
a paragraph
paragraph by
by
comparing
comparing it
it with
with a
a
hamburger.
hamburger.
What
What is
is the
the
formula
formula for
for a
a
topic
topic
sentence?
sentence?
What
What is
is a
a
controlling
controlling
idea?
idea?
How
How do
do we
we
create
create a
a good
good
topic
topic
sentence?
sentence?
Give
Give examples
examples
of
of good
good topic
topic
sentences.
sentences.
GOOD
GOOD TOPIC
TOPIC
SENTENCES
SENTENCES
Good topic sentences

often divide the
topic into parts.
GOOD
GOOD TOPIC
TOPIC
SENTENCES
SENTENCES
Potatoes are good for you in
three ways.
There are four basic methods
of eating French fries.
GOOD
GOOD TOPIC
TOPIC
SENTENCES
SENTENCES
If you use this type of topic
sentence, your supporting
details should explain the
parts.
For example
SUPPORTING
SUPPORTING DETAILS
DETAILS
Potatoes are good for you in three ways.
Potatoes contain potassium, a mineral
which helps control blood pressure.
It controls your sugar because of its high
fiber content.
It is a source of vitamin B6 that helps in
creating red blood cells.
SUPPORTING
SUPPORTING DETAILS
DETAILS
give
facts
examples
descriptions
explanations
II like
like American
American food.
food.
Add specific details
I like to eat steak.
I like to eat French Fries.

I like to eat apple pie.
II like
like American
American food.
food.
Add adjectives
like to eat thick, juicy steak.

like to eat crispy French Fries.
After dinner, I like to eat a delicious

apple pie.
II like
like American
American food.
food.
Add explanations
ke to eat thick, juicy steak because

we dont eat a lot of beef in my
country..
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All
All supporting
supporting details
details
support
support the
the topic
topic
sentence.
Topic
Sentence
sentence.
Choose
Choose the
the sentence
sentence
that
that doesnt
doesnt belong.
belong.
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Topic Sentence
To control a nosebleed,
sit down and lean forward.
Put pressure on the lower
part of the side of that is
bleeding for about five
minutes. Consult the
doctor if the bleeding does
not stop within 15
minutes. Its sometimes
difficult to see a doctor
To control a nosebleed,
sit down and lean forward.
Put pressure on the lower
part of the side of that is
bleeding for about five
minutes. Consult the
doctor if the bleeding does
not stop within 15
minutes. Its sometimes
difficult to see a doctor
Your attitude about your job may affect

your chances of becoming sick. A cold
and a viral infection are common
illnesses. A university study indicated
that employees with good attitudes were
sick less often. On the other hand, those
that were unhappy used their sick days.
Your attitude about your job may affect

your chances of becoming sick. A cold
and a viral infection are common
illnesses. A university study indicated
that employees with good attitudes were
sick less often. On the other hand, those
that were unhappy used their sick days.
Carpentry is rewarding in many

ways. Working with wood can be
relaxing and creative. Carpenters
enjoy working with their hands. My
father, a carpenter, opened a woodworking shop.
Carpentry is rewarding in many

ways. Working with wood can be
relaxing and creative. Carpenters
enjoy working with their hands. My
father, a carpenter, opened a woodworking shop.
CLOSING
CLOSING SENTENCE
SENTENCE
Restates the topic
sentence.
Summarizes the main
points in the paragraph.
CLOSING
CLOSING SENTENCE
SENTENCE
Topic Sentence: Through the
centuries, rats have managed to
survive our efforts to destroy
them.
Closing Sentence: In spite of all our
efforts, the rats continue to do
well.
CLOSING
CLOSING SENTENCE
SENTENCE
Topic Sentence: There is no day
without kimchi on the table in my
country Korea.
Closing Sentence: Kimchi is never
removed in every meal in Korea.
NEW
NEW IDEA
IDEA =
=
NEW
NEW PARAGRAPH
PARAGRAPH
NEW
NEW IDEA
IDEA =
= NEW
NEW
PARAGRAPH
PARAGRAPH
Paragraph
1: Health benefits of
potatoes
Paragraph 2: History of potatoes
Paragraph 2: How to grow potatoes
So
So remember
remember
We
We dont
dont want
want this
this
Or
Or this
this
We
We want
want this
this
Short
Short Quiz
Quiz
Give two ways to create
good topic sentences (1-2)
Short
Short Quiz
Quiz
Give the four things that
supporting details give us
(3-6)
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
Choose one topic from the
list. Write a paragraph by
creating a topic sentence, 3
supporting details, and a
closing sentence. Dont
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
Your dream
Friendship
Your father
Your favorite book
Love
President Duterte
Your favorite teacher
WORKSHEET
WORKSHEET #1
#1
Write 3 paragraphs about your
topic
In every paragraph, you should
have 3 supporting details and 1
closing sentence.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Paragraph 1: Definitions of love
Paragraph 2: How to express
love
Paragraph 3: Health benefits of
love

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The

Good topic sentences

I like to eat steak.

I like to eat French Fries.

like to eat thick, juicy steak.

After dinner, I like to eat a delicious

ke to eat thick, juicy steak because

Your attitude about your job may affect

Your attitude about your job may affect

Carpentry is rewarding in many

Carpentry is rewarding in many

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