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Final Answer:
1. Topic Sentence → Tells the main idea and or what the paragraph is mainly about.
Supporting Sentences → Gives details to support and explain the main idea.
Closing Sentence → Wraps up the paragraph; refers to/repeats the main idea.
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Topic Sentence: Earthworms are a gardener’s best friend.
Supporting Sentence 1: Earthworms help to fertilize the soil by eating dead plants and excreting nutrients that make the soil rich and moist.
Supporting Sentence 2: These worms, like all other worms, are classified as invertebrates.
Supporting Sentence 3: They are further classified as segmented worms because of the segments on their bodies.
Closing Sentence: These wiggly little critters are appreciated and welcomed by gardeners everywhere.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parts of a paragraph worksheet.
