3. How do I write one?
Summarize the main idea of your paragraph. Indicate to the reader what your paragraph
will be about.
Example: The Best Place To Live
If an exterritorial were to land on Earth, it would have its choice of over 190 countries in which
to live. It would a difficult decision, but one country is certainly a better choice than most of the
others. Canada is one of the best countries in the world due to its health care system,
standard of education, and its urban centres.
Supporting Details
1. What are supporting sentences?
They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a paragraph.
2. What do they do?
They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.
3. How do I write them?
You should give supporting facts, details, quotations, and examples that are thoroughly
explained. In senior level English classes, quotations and direct reference information is
required (whether it is from online references or quotes from literature – you must support
your ideas).
Example: The Best Place To Live
If an exterritorial were to land on Earth, it would have its choice of over 190 countries in
which to live. It would a difficult decision, but one country is certainly a better choice than
most of the others. Canada is one of the best countries in the world due to its health care
system, standard of education, and its urban centres. First, Canada has a universal health
care system which “comprehensive coverage for medically necessary hospital and
physician services” (Health Canada). This allows all Canadians to have access to medical
services regardless of their income or geographical location in the country. Second,
Canada has a high standard of education that is also publically funded by all levels of
government from kindergarten to secondary levels and has resulted in a 99% national
literacy rate (“Education in Canada”). Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently
managed with both Calgary, Alberta and Ottawa, Ontario ranking

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