1. Plants
Topic Sentence: The roots of a plant take in water and nutrients while holding the plant in place.
Supporting Detail 1: A plant’s stem holds it up and carries food, water, and nutrients to the rest of the plant.
Supporting Detail 2: The leaves are used to make the plant’s food.
Concluding Sentence: All parts of a plant play an important role in helping the plant grow.
2. Landforms
Topic Sentence: Mountains and hills are often formed by the movement of the Earth’s crust.
Supporting Detail 1: Valleys can be shaped when a river wears down the land over time.
Supporting Detail 2: Some islands are formed by volcanoes under the ocean.
Concluding Sentence: These natural forces can take millions of years to form landforms.
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