Topic Sentences Flashcard

Words or phrases that help connect ideas and improve the flow of a text or speech.

Supporting details provide evidence and examples to support the main idea or claim of the paragraph.

Conclusion

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

To summarize the main points and provide closure to the topic.

Furthermore, however, therefore, in addition.

To provide evidence, examples, and explanations that enhance the main idea.

It wraps up the paragraph and reinforces the main idea.

A topic sentence introduces the main idea, while a closing sentence summarizes it.

It helps the reader understand the main idea of the paragraph.