Instructions
Welcome, Detective! Your mission is to investigate the paragraphs below. Every paragraph has a Topic Sentence, which is the main idea of the paragraph. It tells you what you're going to be reading about. The other sentences are Supporting Details. They give more fun facts and information about the topic sentence.
Read each paragraph carefully. Then, write down the topic sentence and two supporting details for each one.
Paragraph 1: Community Helpers
Our community is full of helpers who do important jobs. Firefighters bravely put out fires and rescue people. Doctors and nurses help us stay healthy when we are sick. Mail carriers make sure we get our letters and packages every day. These helpers all work together to make our community a better place to live.
1. What is the Topic Sentence?
2. List two Supporting Details:
- A.
- B.
Paragraph 2: The Amazing Pyramids
The ancient Egyptians built amazing structures called pyramids. These huge buildings were made of giant stone blocks and took many years to complete. The pyramids were special tombs built for their kings, called pharaohs. Inside, they placed treasures and items the pharaoh would need in the afterlife. The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most famous pyramids in the world.
1. What is the Topic Sentence?
2. List two Supporting Details:
- A.
- B.
Paragraph 3: Using Maps
Maps are very useful tools for learning about places. A map can show you where countries, cities, and oceans are located. Some maps have a special key, or legend, that explains what different symbols and colors mean. You can use a map to plan a trip or just to explore the world from your classroom. They help us see how different parts of the world are connected.
1. What is the Topic Sentence?
2. List two Supporting Details:
- A.
- B.
Answer Key
Paragraph 1: Community Helpers
Topic Sentence: Our community is full of helpers who do important jobs.
Supporting Details (any two of the following):
- Firefighters bravely put out fires and rescue people.
- Doctors and nurses help us stay healthy when we are sick.
- Mail carriers make sure we get our letters and packages every day.
Paragraph 2: The Amazing Pyramids
Topic Sentence: The ancient Egyptians built amazing structures called pyramids.
Supporting Details (any two of the following):
- These huge buildings were made of giant stone blocks and took many years to complete.
- The pyramids were special tombs built for their kings, called pharaohs.
- Inside, they placed treasures and items the pharaoh would need in the afterlife.
- The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most famous pyramids in the world.
Paragraph 3: Using Maps
Topic Sentence: Maps are very useful tools for learning about places.
Supporting Details (any two of the following):
- A map can show you where countries, cities, and oceans are located.
- Some maps have a special key, or legend, that explains what different symbols and colors mean.
- You can use a map to plan a trip or just to explore the world from your classroom.