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"Topic Sentence or Supporting Evidence?" with multiple-choice questions asking students to determine whether each sentence is a
topic sentence or
supporting evidence.
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🔍 Understanding the Concepts:
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Topic Sentence: A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.
- It often appears at the beginning of a paragraph.
- It is general and broad.
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Supporting Evidence: Sentences that give details, examples, facts, or reasons to support the topic sentence.
- They are specific and narrow.
- They explain or prove the topic sentence.
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✔ How to Solve Each Question:
For each sentence, ask:
1. Is this sentence stating the main idea?
→ If yes →
Topic Sentence
2. Is this sentence giving an example, fact, or detail?
→ If yes →
Supporting Evidence
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📝 Example (Hypothetical):
Let’s say one question is:
> "Many people enjoy hiking in national parks."
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> A) Topic Sentence
> B) Supporting Evidence
Answer: A) Topic Sentence
👉 Because it introduces a general idea that could be supported by details (e.g., “They enjoy fresh air and scenic views.”)
Another example:
> "The Appalachian Trail stretches over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine."
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> A) Topic Sentence
> B) Supporting Evidence
Answer: B) Supporting Evidence
👉 This gives a specific fact that supports a broader idea about hiking trails.
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type out the sentences from the worksheet, and I’ll go through each one step-by-step, explaining why it's a
topic sentence or
supporting evidence.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of topic sentence worksheet middle school.