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Page 1: Supporting concluding sentences

TOPIC SENTENCE

supporting sentences

CONCLUDING SENTENCE

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Supporting Sentences

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A good supporting sentence…

•is related to the topic and its controlling idea.

•gives information that supports and explains the topic of the paragraph.

source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

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How do I write supporting sentences?

1. give facts▫More than ten percent of the university’s

student population is international.▫These foods help build muscles and

increase stamina.▫Low-fat diets are recommended by most

physicians.

•Do practice 4, p. 6

source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

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How do I write supporting sentences?

2. give examples▫Many athletes eat high-protein foods, such

as meat, beans, and nuts.▫Low-fat foods include fruits, vegetables,

and pasta.

•Do practice 5, p. 6source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

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How do I write supporting sentences?

3. illustrate personal experiences▫I came to the United States from Italy in

1911 as a young woman on a large ship. I had little money and no property. I began working as a seamstress where I met a wonderful man.

•Do practice 6, p. 7source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

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Major & minor supporting sentences

TOPIC SENTENCEMajor supporting sentence (MSS1)

minor supporting sentence (mSS1)

Major supporting sentence (MSS2)minor supporting sentence (mSS2)

minor supporting sentence (mSS2)

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Concluding Sentence

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A concluding sentence…

•gives the same information as the topic sentence, but in a different way. (OR)

•summarizes the main points in the body of the paragraph.

•usually starts with a transition, such as all in all, in conclusion, in short, or in summary.


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