๐ Topic Summary
Detail sentences are like the supporting actors in a movie. They give you more information about the main idea of a paragraph. A main idea sentence tells you what the paragraph is mostly about, and the detail sentences give you the specifics โ who, what, where, when, why, and how! They paint a picture with words, making your writing clear and exciting.
For example, if the main idea is "My dog loves to play," the detail sentences could be, "He chases the ball in the park every day," "He wags his tail excitedly when I pick up his leash," and "His favorite toy is a squeaky bone." See how those details bring the main idea to life?
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its definition.
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Detail |
A. The central topic or message |
| 2. Main Idea |
B. Information that supports the main idea |
| 3. Paragraph |
C. A group of sentences about one idea |
| 4. Evidence |
D. Facts, information, or details used to support a point |
| 5. Support |
E. To give assistance or backing to |
Answer Key: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct words from the word bank: details, story, main idea, exciting, sentences.
A good _________ has a strong _________. The _________ in the paragraph give more information and make the story more ___________. All of the __________ should relate to the main idea and add ___________ to the writing.
Answer Key: story, main idea, sentences, exciting, sentences, details
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you're writing a story about your favorite animal. What are three detail sentences you could include to make your story more interesting? Explain why these details are important.