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Supporting Sentences :Supporting Sentences Ortega Writing C
Supporting Sentences :Supporting Sentences Supporting sentences are helper sentences
Explain
Describe
Give examples
Clarify
Each supporting sentence is related to the topic sentence.
FRIED :FRIED F – facts
R – reasons
I – incidents
E – examples
D – details
Fact :Fact Topic sentence
Jogging is not as easy at it appears
Supporting sentence
Ninety-seven percent of people cannot jog three miles without stopping.
Reason :Reason Topic Sentence
Note taking is one of the most important study skills to learn
Supporting Sentence
Reviewing good notes before a test will help students become more familiar with the information.
Incident :Incident Topic Sentence
My dog’s trip to the veterinarian’s office was a nightmare.
Supporting Sentence
My dog tried to bite the vet and jump off the examining table.
Example :Example Topic Sentence
There are many support services for students at the university.
Supporting Sentence
The tutoring service is generally free for students.
Detail :Detail Topic Sentence
I will never forget my childhood home.
Supporting Sentence
The house had a large entrance with a spiral staircase in the center.
Ask Questions :Ask Questions Asking questions can help you write supporting sentences.
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
How?
Practice – Ask Two Questions :Practice – Ask Two Questions Pesticides should not be used on farm products.
The beaches along the Mediterranean Sea are some of the best beaches in the world.
Although few people realize it, country music and rock music have some similar characteristics.
My best friend and I met in a very unlikely place.