Topic Sentence: Everyone will enjoy a visit to New York because it has many great

tourist attractions. ASK: Is this a good topic sentence? Is it too general? Too
specific? Does it tell us what this paragraph will be about?
Good? Y________________

N________________

Main Point 1: People who enjoy history can visit places where important events
happened. ASK: Does this Main Point SUPPORT the topic sentence?
Y________________

N________________

Supporting Detail 1: For example, Ellis Island is where many immigrants

first came to the United States. ASK: Does this Detail SUPPORT
Main Point 1?
Y________________

N________________

Supporting Detail 2: For instance, there are beautiful views from the top
of the Empire State Building. ASK: Does this Detail SUPPORT
Main Point 1?
Y________________

N________________

Supporting Detail 3: For instance, the Chelsea Hotel is where many

great musicians such as Bob Dylan and Madonna wrote music.
ASK: Does this Detail SUPPORT Main Point 1?
Y________________

N________________

Main Point 2: Some people like to live in New York because there are many
things to do. ASK: Does this Main Point SUPPORT the topic
sentence?
Y________________

N________________

Main Point 3: Lovers of architecture enjoy seeing New Yorks beautiful buildings.
ASK: Does this Main Point SUPPORT the topic sentence?
Y________________

N______________

Supporting Detail 1: __________________________________________

Supporting Detail 2:__________________________________________
CONCLUDING SENTENCE________________________________________________