The document discusses how paragraphs are structured, noting that the main idea or topic is typically presented in either the first or last sentence of a paragraph. The rest of the paragraph then provides supporting details to develop the main point. As an example, it provides information on how supporting details help the reader better understand the main idea by answering questions like who, what, when and where. It emphasizes that effective paragraphs include supporting details that tell about the main idea.
The document discusses how paragraphs are structured, noting that the main idea or topic is typically presented in either the first or last sentence of a paragraph. The rest of the paragraph then provides supporting details to develop the main point. As an example, it provides information on how supporting details help the reader better understand the main idea by answering questions like who, what, when and where. It emphasizes that effective paragraphs include supporting details that tell about the main idea.
The document discusses how paragraphs are structured, noting that the main idea or topic is typically presented in either the first or last sentence of a paragraph. The rest of the paragraph then provides supporting details to develop the main point. As an example, it provides information on how supporting details help the reader better understand the main idea by answering questions like who, what, when and where. It emphasizes that effective paragraphs include supporting details that tell about the main idea.
paragraph typically starts with the main idea or point (also
called the topic sentence), and the rest of the paragraph
provides specific details to support and develop the point. While the main idea is usually in the first sentence, the next most common placement is in the last sentence of a paragraph. The author gives supporting information first and then makes the point in the last sentence. Here's a paragraph we can use as an example. Try to locate the topic and the main idea.
Supporting details help you to better understand the
main idea. Supporting details answer the questions of. who, what, when and where. When writing a paragraph it is important to have details that support (tell about) your main idea.