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Name: <  >
Class: <  >
Date: <  >

Add Details

Supporting detail sentences expand the topic of the paragraph. A paragraph may have one or several supporting detail sentences.

In this activity you will practice adding supporting detail sentences to paragraphs.

Read each paragraph below. Each one contains a topic sentence, one detail sentence, and a summary sentence.

Find the <  > angle brackets in each paragraph. Then type in two more sentences inside the <  > angle brackets. The new sentences should add supporting details about the paragraph's main idea.

1) I would love to have a gorilla for a pet. They have great personalities. <  > It would be the best pet a person could have!

2) The dream was the scariest one I have ever had. It seemed very real. <  > I hope I never have another dream like that one.

3) The very best way to swat a fly is with a good fly swatter. You must swing downward in a snappy, sweeping motion. <  > With a little practice, you will never miss.

4) There are several reasons why I like my best friend. We tell each other everything. <  > I think we will always be best friends.

5) I stubbed my toe and it hurt like crazy. Someone moved the chair into the living room doorway. <  > From now on I will wear shoes.


Name and save this file now. (Press ctrl+S, type a name for the file, and press enter.)

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Now write a five-sentence paragraph on a topic of your choice. Your paragraph should have a topic sentence, three supporting detail sentences, and a summary sentence.

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If you haven't done so already, name and save this file now. (Press ctrl+S, type a name for the file, and press enter.)

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