1. topic sentence supporting sentences CONCLUDING sentence

2. Supporting Sentences

3. A good supporting sentence… is related to the topic and its controlling idea. gives information that supports and explains the topic of the paragraph. source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

4. How do I write supporting sentences? give facts More than ten percent of the university’s student population is international. These foods help build muscles and increase stamina. Low-fat diets are recommended by most physicians. Do practice 4, p. 6 source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

5. How do I write supporting sentences? give examples Many athletes eat high-protein foods, such as meat, beans, and nuts. Low-fat foods include fruits, vegetables, and pasta. Do practice 5, p. 6 source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

6. How do I write supporting sentences? illustrate personal experiences I came to the United States from Italy in 1911 as a young woman on a large ship. I had little money and no property. I began working as a seamstress where I met a wonderful man. Do practice 6, p. 7 source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

7. Major & minor supporting sentences topic sentence Major supporting sentence (MSS1) minor supporting sentence (mSS1) Major supporting sentence (MSS2) minor supporting sentence (mSS2) minor supporting sentence (mSS2)

8. Concluding Sentence

9. A concluding sentence… gives the same information as the topic sentence, but in a different way. (OR) summarizes the main points in the body of the paragraph. usually starts with a transition, such as all in all, in conclusion, in short, or in summary.