Topic Sentences

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph. It usually appears at the beginning of the paragraph.

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Why are topic sentences important?

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Topic sentences help readers understand the main idea of a paragraph and guide the flow of information.

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What do supporting details do?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that prove why the main idea is true.

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What is the correct order for writing a paragraph?

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The correct order is: Topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence.

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What is a closing sentence?

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A closing sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph and provides a final thought.

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How can you identify a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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Look for a sentence that states the main idea or theme of the paragraph, often found at the beginning.

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What is an example of a strong topic sentence?

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"Out of all the pizza toppings, pepperoni is the best."

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What is the role of detail sentences?

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Detail sentences elaborate on the topic sentence by providing specific information, examples, or explanations.

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How do you write a good topic sentence?

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A good topic sentence should clearly state the main idea and be specific enough to guide the details that follow.

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What question helps in writing a topic sentence?

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"What is the main thing I want to say about the topic?"