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Made by:

Ms. Marwa El Deeb,English Language Instructor.English Language Institute,King Abdul Aziz University,

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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What is a

paragraph?

A paragraph is a group ofsentences put together to discussone idea or topic. It consists of a topicsentence and some supportingsentences.

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What are the ingredients of a BigMac Cheeseburger?

Top bun.

Cheese, tomato, ketchup, burger.

Bottom bun

The top and bottom buns hold thestuff inside together.

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What is a topic sentence?

The topic sentence is usually the first

sentence of the paragraph. It gives the readeran idea of what the paragraph is going to beabout. It introduces the main idea about theparagraph.

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Find the topic sentence in the

following paragraph:

I had a wonderful summer. First, I started

sleeping every day. Then I went swimmingwith my friends. I stayed up late watching TV,and I went to camp for a week. I wished my

summer would never end!

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I had a wonderful summer. First,I started sleeping every day. Then I

went swimming with my friends. Istayed up late watching TV, and I went

to camp for a week. I wished mysummer would never end!

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Well, you dont wantWell, you dont want

a paragraph withouta paragraph without

a topic sentencea topic sentenceeither!either!

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He collects books that were written over ahundred years ago. He is also interested in thebest sellers of today. If I ever need to get make

him happy, I know I can always please him bybuying him a book.

Which of the following topic sentences is the best one forthe above paragraph?

A. Reading is fun.

B. Books are my fathers hobby.

C. My father was a main influence in my life.

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Supporting sentences are like the

stuffing of a cheese burger.

What is a supporting sentence?

Supporting sentences explain the main ideaor the topic sentence by giving examples andadding details. The supporting sentences

need to be about the idea presented in thetopic sentence. In a paragraph, everysentence should "belong".

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Cross out the sentence that doesnt

support the topic sentence:

Regardless of what some people may think,the desert is a beautiful place. The blossoming

wildflowers in the spring are a joy to see.Spectacular sunsets delight the eye.

Sometimes I go swimming. The occasionalquail or roadrunner dart across the sandy

roads. It is a unique experience.

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Regardless of what some peoplemay think, the desert is a beautiful

place. The blossoming wildflowers in

the spring are a joy to see. Spectacularsunsets delight the eye. Sometimes Igo swimming.The occasional quail or

roadrunner dart across the sandyroads. It is a unique experience.

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