Topic Sentences

​Topic Sentences

Writing Instruction​

​Topic Sentences

​Key Idea

A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph. The rest of the paragraph provides evidence and analysis to help support or prove the main idea presented by the topic sentence.

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Writing Instruction​

​Topic Sentences

​Key Idea

When writing, be sure to craft a topic sentence that accurately synthesizes what the paragraph is about. It should not be too broad, too narrow, or off topic.

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Writing Instruction​

Multiple Choice

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* Elephants graze on grasses and break down plants, making the vegetation edible for smaller herbivores.

* Lions feed on large herbivores like zebras and giraffes.

* Vultures eat meat left over by large predators.

• The African savanna is home to scavengers, which survive off the remnants left by predators.

• Animals in the African savanna depend on other animals in their ecosystem to survive.

• The warm climate of the African savanna makes food plentiful for all animals.

Multiple Choice

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* A basic emergency kit should include a three-day supply of food and water and a first aid kit.

*Emergency kits should be available at home, at work, and in cars.

* Emergency kits are best stored in cool, dry places with food and water supplies refreshed periodically.

• Maintaining an emergency kit is a complex process requiring ample storage for supplies.

• According to experts, emergency supplies should be stored in several places in case an emergency occurs at work or on the road.

• Disaster-preparedness experts recommendations for how best to store and maintained emergency kits with basic supplies.

Multiple Choice

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* Add a two- or three-inch layer of decayed leaves and manure to improve the quality of the soil.

* Choose vegetables that are suited to the climate, consult the seed packet for planting instructions, and water seedlings daily.

* Plant vegetables in a spot that receives at least six hours of sunlight every day.

• Plan your vegetable garden so that plants will receive adequate sunlight and water.

• Most soil is not nourishing enough to support seedlings, but there are ways to improve it.

• To create a thriving vegetable garden, try to ensure optimal conditions for your plants.

Multiple Choice

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* Marie Curie was hired as the first female physics professor at the University of Paris.

* Marie Curie was the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes—one in physics and one in chemistry.

* In 1903, Marie Curie became the first woman in France to earn a doctorate degree.

• Marie Curie was a talented scientist whose work influenced the fields of physics and chemistry.

• Although Marie Curie gained fame for her work in France, she maintained a sense of her Polish roots.

• Scientist Marie Curie achieved several important milestones during her career.

Multiple Choice

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* Labrador retrievers are intelligent and friendly.

* Labrador retrievers work well for a variety of owners, unlike German Shepherds, which do better with more confident owners.

* Guide Dogs of America uses Labrador retrievers more than any other breed because they make the most successful service dogs.

• Labrador retrievers make ideal service dogs because they have the best temperament for woking with people.

• A variety of dog breeds can be trained to become effective service dogs.

• Service dogs must be comfortable around people willing to work long hours, and easy to train.