IVF Topic Sentence

IVF Topic Sentence

Identify, Verb, Finish

IVF - V = Verb

The V part of IVF stands for Verb. Here are some examples:

Multiple Choice

Choose the IVF verb in this sentence: The movie Aladdin by Walt Disney explores how wishes can change lives.

• Aladdin

• explores

• how wishes can change lives

• movie

Multiple Choice

The book Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins examines what happens when society falls apart. What is the IVF verb in this sentence?

• The book

• Suzanne Collins

• when society falls apart

• examines

Multiple Choice

The article Life by Carlos Santana tells about the struggles in his life. What is the IVF verb in this sentence?

• tells

• Life

• Carlos Santana

• article

Open Ended

What is the title of this article?

Open Ended

Who wrote this article?

Open Ended

Choose a verb from the list to use for your sentence.

Multiple Choice

What is the paragraph mostly about?

• It tells about why Davy Crockett fought at the Alamo.

• It tells about why Davy Crockett died.

• It tells about the life of Davy Crockett.

• tells

The "F" in IVF = Finish

The F means finish, which is finish the thought. This is where you put the theme or main idea.

Multiple Choice

What would be a correct IVF topic sentence for this passage?

• Davy Crockett

• The passage Facts and Opinions Men of Destiny by Sue Peterson tells about the life of Davy Crockett.

• It tells about Davy Crockett.

• Davy Crockett is what the passage is saying about.

Open Ended

Write an IVF topic sentence for this passage?

The passage _____ by _____ _______ ________________.

(Verbs: tells, explains, discusses, explores, shows)