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How can I add support to my essay?!

What are some examples of support?

I.

Directions turn these bare sentences into elaborated sentences by adding


in elaboration and details.
1. Bare: The pizza was good.
Questions to ask:
a. What did the pizza taste like?
b.
What made it taste good?
c. What kind of pizza was it?
Extended: Mushrooms and pepperoni sausage formed thick layers on top of
one another, while the white mozzarella cheese bubbled over the bright red
tomato sauce. Each time I took a bite I planned it so that I got a taste of
every luscious ingredient. My taste buds celebrated every single time. Oh
so good!
2. Bare: The party was wild.
Questions to ask:
a.
b.
c.
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3. The restaurant was nice.
Questions to ask:

a.
b.
c.
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II.

Directions: Turn this bare paragraph into a strong paragraph.


I want to live in the country because it will be fun. There is a lot of stuff to do
in the country. There are a lot of people that live in the country. I can go to the
farm. There a lot of animals in the country. Farmers grow things.
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