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1 Support Sentences The essay has Support Paragraphs while the paragraph has Support Sentences. There are two kinds of support: General Support: tells the reader what area your support will be in. Specific Support: The key to good specific support is good details!

2 Here’s an example of a topic sentence followed by General Support and Specific Support: Topic Sentence: The move to New York has had many benefits. General Support: In New York, I have found many things to do with my time. General Support: In New York, I have found many things to do with my time. Specific Support (with details): My new interests include Thai food and modern dance. Specific Support (with details): My new interests include Thai food and modern dance.

3 Topic Sentence: Computers make some tasks very easy. General Support: It’s easier to use the Internet than finding books in the library. General Support: It’s easier to use the Internet than finding books in the library. Specific Example: For my psychology paper, I looked up 15 sources on the Internet… Specific Example: For my psychology paper, I looked up 15 sources on the Internet…

4 Topic Sentence: Here are some important ways you can prepare for a marathon. General Support: Dress appropriately for the weather. Specific Example: If it’s a cool day, you might want to bring layers that you can take off.


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