Unit 3

Supporting Details

What are supporting sentences?

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They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a paragraph.A. Supporting idea 1 .

1 .2 .3.

B. Supporting idea 2 .1 .2 .3.

C. Supporting idea 3 .1 .2 .3.

What do they do? They give details to develop and support the main idea of

the paragraph.

How do I write them? You should give supporting facts, details, and examples.

Example:

There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

Activity 3 Topic sentence: Choosing a college or university

can be difficult. Supporting ideas: 1. Good Location, 2. Affordable,

3. Good preparation for major

Order these supporting ideas according to importance as shown in the outline below.

Add some RENNS (reasons-examples-names-number-senses)

The Paragraph Outline

Topic sentence: Choosing a college or university can be difficult.

A. Good preparation for your major 1. Thorough, solid curriculum

2. Qualified professors B. Affordable 1. Must be able to pay tuition and living expenses

2. Possibility of scholarships C. Good Location 1. Study environment

2. Possibilities of part-time job in your major

Concluding sentence: You should consider these points carefully so you can choose the most appropriate college or university for you.

Use the outline above to complete writing the whole

paragraph.

Choosing a College

Choosing a college or university can be difficult. The most difficult part is finding a university that prepares you well for your future career. In order to get a good job, the curriculum that is taught must be thorough and up-to-date. In addition, the professors must be highly qualified and respected in their fields. Another difficulty in choosing a university or college is…………………………………..

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