The document discusses how to write effective supporting sentences in a paragraph. It provides examples of major and minor supporting sentences that give facts, examples, and illustrate personal experiences to back up the topic sentence. The concluding sentence restates the main idea of the paragraph in a different way or summarizes the key points covered in the body.

1. topic sentencesupporting sentencesCONCLUDING sentence

2. Supporting Sentences

3. A good supporting sentence…is related to the topic and its controlling idea.gives information that supports and explains the topic of the paragraph.source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

4. How do I write supporting sentences?give factsMore than ten percent of the university’s student population is international.These foods help build muscles and increase stamina.Low-fat diets are recommended by most physicians.Do practice 4, p. 6source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

5. How do I write supporting sentences?give examplesMany athletes eat high-protein foods, such as meat, beans, and nuts.Low-fat foods include fruits, vegetables, and pasta.Do practice 5, p. 6source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

6. How do I write supporting sentences?illustrate personal experiencesI came to the United States from Italy in 1911 as a young woman on a large ship. I had little money and no property. I began working as a seamstress where I met a wonderful man.Do practice 6, p. 7source: Great Paragraphs, 3rd ed. (2010)

7. Major & minor supporting sentencestopic sentenceMajor supporting sentence (MSS1)minor supporting sentence (mSS1)Major supporting sentence (MSS2)minor supporting sentence (mSS2)minor supporting sentence (mSS2)

8. Concluding Sentence

9. A concluding sentence…gives the same information as the topic sentence, but in a different way. (OR)summarizes the main points in the body of the paragraph.usually starts with a transition, such as all in all, in conclusion, in short, or in summary.