📝 Part 1: Identifying Supporting Details

1. Read this paragraph and identify the topic sentence by circling the correct answer:

"Playing rugby is an excellent way to stay fit. The sport requires running, which builds cardiovascular endurance. Players also develop strength through scrums and tackles. Additionally, rugby improves teamwork and communication skills on the field."

The sport requires running, which builds cardiovascular endurance.

Playing rugby is an excellent way to stay fit.

Additionally, rugby improves teamwork and communication skills.

2. From the same paragraph, tick all the supporting details:

Builds cardiovascular endurance through running

Playing rugby is excellent exercise

Develops strength through scrums and tackles

Improves teamwork and communication skills

🔗 Part 2: Linking Words and Phrases

3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate linking words from the box below:

Word Bank: for example, because, in addition, furthermore

New Zealand has many beautiful beaches. _____________, Piha Beach on the west coast offers dramatic black sand and excellent surfing. _____________, the Bay of Islands provides calm waters perfect for swimming. _____________, these coastal areas attract tourists from around the world _____________ they offer unique natural experiences.

4. Match each linking phrase with its purpose:

1. For example

2. Because

3. In addition

4. Furthermore

A. Shows cause and reason

B. Adds more information

C. Gives a specific example

D. Strengthens the argument

✍️ Part 3: Planning Your Paragraph

5. Choose one topic sentence and brainstorm three supporting details in the graphic organiser below:

School uniforms should be mandatory in all New Zealand schools.

Learning te reo Māori benefits all New Zealanders.

Social media has changed how teenagers communicate.

Topic Sentence: ________________________________________________

Supporting Detail 1: ________________________________________________

Supporting Detail 2: ________________________________________________

Supporting Detail 3: ________________________________________________

📖 Part 4: Writing Your Paragraph

6. Using your planning from Part 3, write a complete paragraph with your topic sentence and three supporting details. Remember to use linking words!

🎯 Part 5: Self-Assessment

7. Review your paragraph and tick the boxes that apply:

My paragraph has a clear topic sentence

I included at least three supporting details

I used linking words to connect my ideas

All my supporting details relate to the topic sentence

My sentences make sense and flow well together

8. What is one thing you could improve about your paragraph?

9. Why are supporting details important in paragraph writing?

Supporting Details Practice

Supporting Details Practice

📝 Part 1: Identifying Supporting Details

🔗 Part 2: Linking Words and Phrases

✍️ Part 3: Planning Your Paragraph

📖 Part 4: Writing Your Paragraph

🎯 Part 5: Self-Assessment

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