Choose the supporting sentence that best fits the context and flow of ideas in a paragraph. SPI 0501.3.3

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1. Choosing a Topic Sentence - Read a paragraph and then choose the sentence that is most appropriate as the topic sentence. Remember, the topic sentence states the main idea of the whole paragraph.
2. Combining Sentences for Variety and Clarity - LEO offers a large number of sample revisions
3. Finding the Topic Sentence and Supporting Details - a quiz posted at Quia
4. How to Add Sentence Variety - a number of ways to add variety to your writing
5. Idea Graphic Chart - worksheet - Fill in the supporting sentences that best fits the main idea.
6. Identifying Sentence Types - Identify the sentences in the following paragraph by type: topic sentence, support sentences, and detail/example sentences. Sentences are numbered to make it easy to check your answers later. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
7. Organizing Paragraphs - The sentences on this page are arranged in random order. Choose (1) which sentence is the topic sentence, (2) which are the support sentences, and (3) which are the detail/example sentences. Then, (4) arrange the sentences in the most logical order to form a well organized and well developed paragraph. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
8. The Perfect Paragraph - thirteen practice worksheets to print for you students
9. Practice Supporting Details - Read the paragraphs on this page and click on the sentence that belongs in the blank. Only one sentence goes with the topic or main idea.
10. Practice with Explaining a Process - a lab activity to practice putting the steps of a process in order [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
11. Sentence Variety - explanation with examples.
12. Sentence Variety - This resource presents methods for adding sentence variety and complexity to writing that may sound repetitive or boring. Sections are divided into general tips for varying structure, a discussion of sentence types, and specific parts of speech which can aid in sentence variety. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
13. Sentence Variety - large number of tips about sentence variety plus links to related quizzes
14. Sentence Variety - 20 slides explaining sentence variety
15. Sentence Variety Examples - If you are looking to spice up your writing or public speaking and hold other people's attention, use the sentence variety examples from YourDictionary.com as a model.
16. Supporting Details - [designed for grade 3] practice exercise.
17. Supporting sentences - [designed for grade 6] lesson and practice
18. Supporting Sentences Answer "Who", "What", "Where", "Why" Questions - A good paragraph consists of an introductory topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a conclusion statement. Supporting sentences answer the questions of Who, What, Why, How, When. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]

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