Look at the picture above. Then, write a paragraph about it that has a main idea and at least 3 supporting details. It has to be informative/expository (not fictional).
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Now, it is your turn to write some supporting details. The topic sentence is given to you so now you need to provide 3 supporting details to support this main idea. Then comment on another person's post stating rather you agree with theirs or not.
1. Topic sentence: Students can create a safer school atmosphere by stopping bullying. Support: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Support: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Support: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Please do the same thing as last night.
Follow this format: Topic Sentence: ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Support: 1. ________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ The internet is a very useful tool for students. For example, students can learn about different cultures. They can have a friend in China and compare cultures using email. As a result, they can understand and appreciate other cultures better. If they have a Math problem, they can easily find a tutor or help on the Internet. Students who want to learn a different language can find places where they can listen to tapes to simulate a teacher. If they have to do a research paper on a specific topic, all they have to do is go to the Internet and they will find the information instantly. The Internet is useful to students in many ways. A topic sentence is the main idea of the entire paragraph. The rest of the paragraph is called the supporting details because it supports the topic sentence, or the main idea. The last sentence of a paragraph is called the concluding sentence (conclusion) because it is reminding the reader what the main idea is.
Read the paragraph below and answer these questions: 1) What is the topic sentence? 2) Give me 2 supporting details that the author uses. 3) What is the concluding sentence? Parents can help their children be successful in school by encouraging them. Children usually enjoy playing games instead of studying their boring lessons, so parents have to take the responsibility to monitor their studying and to remind them to do their homework at home after school. Parents should also encourage their children to study by buying story books with pictures, or they can buy text books or tapes that help children learn to spell or read. The best way to encourage children to study efficiently is to reward them when they get an “A”. As a child, I experienced this. My parents gave me a gift if I had studied well. I was very excited. So, if parents really want their children to succeed in school, they need to pay attention to their children’s studies and encourage them. Should scientists be able to test on animals? What is your opinion? Please state two reasons (or points) and then support each reasons with evidence. So you should have two paragraphs. A paragraph for each reason.
Should school officials like teachers, administrators, and staff members be able to go through your belongings without your permission? Yes or no? And why?
Please state your opinion as your topic sentence. Then provide several convincing supporting details to support your topic sentence. Evidence from online websites that provide statistics and numbers would be great. As always, check for spelling, punctuation, and proper grammar! There are many different kinds of entertainment, such as music, games, books, or movies.
Explain your favorite type of entertainment and why you like it. Please write a minimum of 5 sentences with complete sentences and proper grammar. Spelling and punctuation is also important. Remember to support your claim. My example: My favorite type of entertainment is strategy games. Strategy games makes you use your brain to think of different strategies and methods to win against your opponent. You must be able to adapt to your opponent's moves in order to gain victory. For example, chess requires you to use every single piece in a careful manner in order to protect your king and capture their king. Every game of chess is always different so it is not the same old moves over and over. According to Buzz Feed, they say that you have a higher chance of winning a lottery than playing the same game of chess twice. This just proves how fantastic strategy games like chess are. I had a topic sentence and I gave reasons why I think strategy games are my favorite. I also gave evidence of how amazing chess is. So, what's your favorite type of entertainment?! What is your opinion on students having cellphones at school?
Answer this question in a paragraph. Remember, start off using a topic sentence and then provide supporting details. Write a thorough response that has a minimum of 5 sentences. My example: Students should not have cellphones at school because it is a distraction from their learning. Students often get distracted on who is texting them during class and this leads to a disruptive classroom. According to the National School Safety and Security Services, they say that, "cell phone use during classes and in other areas of the school can easily present a disruption to the educational environment on a day-to-day basis." It is clear that cellphones disrupts the education of the students! Technology is a great tool in the classroom, but students who cannot self-control may use this tool in a harmful way to their own education. Students should just leave their cellphones at home in order to focus on their education. My paragraph has a topic sentence, supporting details (even with a quote), and my last sentence reminds the reader about my topic sentence. Your turn! The picture above is a Blue Footed Booby, which is a marine bird. Write a paragraph that consists of at least 5 sentences. Your topic sentence (the first sentence in the paragraph) should tell the reader what the main idea of the paragraph is about. Your paragraph should be about the appearance of this creature.
Example Topic Sentence: The Big Footed Booby has an interesting appearance that makes it such a unique creature. This is my topic sentence. By reading this, you as the reader, know that the following supporting sentences will be about its appearance and how it is unique because of its features. |
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