Develop

Related
Support
Sentences
The supporting sentences, also called
the body of the paragraph, are used
to support, explain, illustrate, or
provide evidence for the idea
expressed in the topic sentence.
In developing related supporting sentences it
should focus on the following:
- They should provide the main supporting points for
the paragraph's main idea (topic sentence)
- There are usually 2 - 4 supporting sentences in a
paragraph.
- They should be arranged in a logical order.
- They should NOT begin a new topic or introduce a
new idea.
When you develop related support sentence/s there are transitions that need to
be observed.

Transitions to show supporting sentences: First, Second, Third, Finally First,

Next, Last For one thing, For another thing, Finally First, More significant
(important), Most significant (important) First, Even worse (better), Worst
(Best) of all, Also.

Example:

Topic Sentence: Christmas is my favorite holiday.

One thing that I love about Christmas is my family’s tradition of exchanging

gifts and cooking a lot of food.

Another thing that I love about Christmas is when our whole clan gathers
together.

The best thing about the festivities is remembering the birth of our savior.
01 Brainstorm ideas
Let's say, for example, that your topic sentence is:

Dumangas is a wonderful place to visit.

With that sentence as your topic sentence, you can make a list of ideas - in
this case, a list of ideas directly related to how it is wonderful to visit
Dumangas. You can start by writing some informal ideas on a piece of
paper at first - ideas that you could use to support your topic sentence.
Here, you're just listing ideas, not writing complete sentences.

● Seawall/Esplanade
● Old Churches
● Restaurants/ Coffee Shops
● Plaza
● Beaches
● Peaceful
 02 Choose 2-4 Main Ideas
Next, from your list of ideas, you'll want to
decide on two-four main points for your main
supporting sentences.
To do this, you might want to combine two or
more ideas from your list, or you might want
to look at one of your ideas and take a
smaller, more specific idea from it.
03 Write your Supporting
Sentences
For the topic sentence about Dumangas, my
supporting sentences might be:
Dumangas is a wonderful place to visit.
First, many tourists enjoy visiting the
Seawall and Esplanade, which is a relaxing
spot to just chill out with friends and family.
Second, there are historical churches one
can visit if they want peace and quiet.
Finally, Dumangas has an excellent variety
of restaurants that cannot be found in other
cities.
Let’s Review
Can You Spot The Supporting Sentences? Underline the supporting sentences.
Develop related supporting sentences for each topic sentence.
The coronavirus (Covid-19) has created the biggest global crisis in generations.
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Cellphones are an important part of everyday life.

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Exercise has a lot of benefits for the body.

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Sample Questions
Please write your points in the spaces .You do not
need to write complete sentences.

1.Good roommates have three characteristics.

a) Are neat, tidy
b) Are cheerful
c) Share housework

2. St. Acts has a lot of teachers.

a) ______________________________________
b) ______________________________________
c) ______________________________________

3. Biking has several advantages.

a) ______________________________________
b) ______________________________________
c) ______________________________________

4. Two reasons why we need to study

a) ______________________________________
b) ______________________________________
Read the paragraph about human intelligence that follows. Add listing-order signals in the black
spaces, and add commas where they are necessary.

Kinds of Intelligence

There are many kinds of intelligence. (1) ______________ there is mathematical-logical intelligence.
People who have this intelligence may become mathematicians, scientists, or engineers. (2)
_____________ there is linguistic intelligence. People with this kind of intelligence are good at language,
so they become poets and writers. We are familiar with these two kinds of intelligence, but other kinds are
not so familiar. There are (3) _____________ two other kinds of intelligence: spatial and musical kinds of
intelligence. For architects and artists, spatial intelligence is necessary. Whereas musical intelligence is
necessary for musicians. (4) ______________ there is kinesthetic intelligence. Athletes and dancers have
kinesthetic intelligence. Personal intelligence is kind of intelligence (5) ______________ . People with
personal intelligence manage people well, so they become leaders of society. In conclusion, there are many
ways to be smart.
Your Turn!
Make a paragraph with
atleast 3 support
sentences.
Good Job!
Thank you for listening!
Any questions?