Topic Sentences

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph, summarizing what the paragraph will be about.

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What is the purpose of a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that discuss one main topic, providing information or expressing an opinion.

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How can you identify the beginning of a paragraph?

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Look for an indented line, which indicates the start of a new paragraph.

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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 do supporting details do in a paragraph?

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

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What question helps in writing a topic sentence?

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The question 'What is the main thing I want to say about the topic?' helps in writing a topic sentence.

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Which sentence is most likely a topic sentence?

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'Out of all the pizza toppings, pepperoni is the best.' is a topic 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 wraps up the discussion.

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What are detail sentences?

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Detail sentences provide specific information, examples, or explanations that support the topic sentence.

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Why is it important to indent the first line of a paragraph?

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Indenting the first line helps readers easily identify the start of a new paragraph.