Identifying Topic Sentences

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Why are topic sentences important?

Back

They help readers understand the main idea of the paragraph and guide them through the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Identify the topic sentence in this paragraph: 'Alanna is afraid of spiders. If she sees one, she runs away. She screams every time she sees one. She is convinced that they are carnivorous.'

Back

Alanna is afraid of spiders.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does a topic sentence give the reader an idea of?

Back

It gives the reader an idea of what the paragraph is going to be about.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Choose the best topic sentence for the paragraph: 'Dogs are known for their loyalty, and they are often trained to help people in need.'

Back

Service animals play a key role in supporting people’s lives.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Which sentence best summarizes a paragraph?

Back

A topic sentence best summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the role of a topic sentence in an essay?

Back

It introduces the main idea of each paragraph in the essay.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Identify the best topic sentence for this set of sentences: 'I forgot my lunch. I tripped and fell in front of the whole class. My dog ate my homework.'

Back

What a terrible day I had!

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the difference between a topic sentence and a supporting detail?

Back

A topic sentence states the main idea, while supporting details provide information that explains or elaborates on that idea.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Choose the best topic sentence for this set of sentences: 'You get to hang out with your friends. You get to wear silly looking shoes. And the bowling alley has great snacks!'

Back

I never knew bowling could be so much fun.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2