Supporting Sentences
Details
Topic Sentence
Examples
Thesis Statement
Main Idea
Transition Words
Conclusion Sentence
Wraps up the paragraph and restates the main idea.
Words that connect ideas and help the text flow.
Expresses the central argument or claim of the text.
Back up the main idea with evidence or examples.
Introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
Provide additional information to explain the main idea.
The most important point the paragraph is trying to convey.
Illustrative details that support the main idea.