What is the second supporting statement in the paragraph? …

  What is the second supporting statement in the paragraph?  1Research suggests ways in which parents can encourage creativity in children. 2One way is to provide a stimulating environment. 3As much as possible, the environment should be designed to match a child’s special interests and talents. 4Second, teach by focusing on a child’s strengths. 5Avoid criticizing his or her weaknesses. 6Another important method is to encourage nonconforming behavior. 7You can do this by helping your children avoid or resist peer pressure. 8Fourth, set an example by pursuing interesting work or intellectual or artistic hobbies. 9Finally, do not use rigid control over children. 10Children who are constantly directed seem to lose the confidence needed for the creative spirit.

1Shakespeare wrote that “all the world’s a stage.” 2He meant…

1Shakespeare wrote that “all the world’s a stage.” 2He meant that everyone has at least one part, or role, to play in life. 3In fact, every role we play has an “on stage” and a “backstage” area; in the first area, we’re on our best behavior; but in the second area, we can “let our hair down.” 4For example, in the dining room, a waiter is “on stage.”5No matter how rushed he is or how annoyed he feels, a waiter is expected to be polite and helpful to his customers. 6Once he returns to the kitchen, however, it’s another matter. 7There he is “backstage” and can let his true feelings show. 6In the kitchen, the waiter can make sarcastic remarks about the customers or even joke about serving a plate of food that’s been dropped. Write the number of the sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph. Type the number and do not write out the number. For example: 2 not two    

What is the first supporting detail in the paragraph? 1Resea…

What is the first supporting detail in the paragraph? 1Research suggests ways in which parents can encourage creativity in children. 2One way is to provide a stimulating environment. 3As much as possible, the environment should be designed to match a child’s special interests and talents. 4Second, teach by focusing on a child’s strengths. 5Avoid criticizing his or her weaknesses. 6Another important method is to encourage nonconforming behavior. 7You can do this by helping your children avoid or resist peer pressure. 8Fourth, set an example by pursuing interesting work or intellectual or artistic hobbies. 9Finally, do not use rigid control over children. 10Children who are constantly directed seem to lose the confidence needed for the creative spirit.