DEVELOPING SUPPORTING DETAILS
For each of the following topic sentences, develop a list of at least three supporting details. The first topic is completed
as an example.
1. The fresh smell of a newly planted garden is the best part of spring.
a. The smell of new growth contrasts the long months of dead winter.
b. Early budding flowers have a gentle fragrance.
c. Freshly tilled earth has a unique smell.
2. Our school offers many opportunities for students to get involved.
a. ____________________________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Fall in the south is an extremely pleasant season.
a. ____________________________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________________________
4. At our middle school, students should be allowed to use cell phones in the hallways between classes.
a. ____________________________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________________________
5. Televisions in classrooms provide a wide range of learning opportunities.
a. ____________________________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________________________
NOW…you create a topic sentence. Then write 3 supporting details for that statement. You will read us your supporting
details and we will try to guess what you topic sentence is.