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How many sentences the paragraph has

A supporting detail about the topic

The main idea of a paragraph

A summary of the supporting details

It's the last sentence of the paragraph.

The topic sentence is found in the middle of the paragraph after the details.

Most of the time it is the first sentence of the paragraph.

I can't wait to go back again next year.

It was fun!

They were so funny.

Going to camp was the best part of my summer.

conclusion

main idea

supporting details

paragraph

I chose a goldfish.

It was delicious.

My family went to the supermarket together.

It was fun going to the supermarket.

Out of all the pizza toppings, pepperoni is the best.

First, pepperoni is salty, crispy, and chewy.

I usually order pepperoni on my pizza, today I got olives.

In conclusion, pepperoni is a perfect pizza topping.

Introduce the main idea

Prove why the main idea is true

Give a summary of the main idea

Restate the main idea in different words

first

second

third

last

We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.

It's my least favorite class.

Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

He sleeps all day long.

He runs away when you sweep the floor.

He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.

Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.

When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.

Homework takes up your precious after school time.