Topic Sentences & Paragraphs

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• It provides examples and details.

• It states the main idea of a paragraph.

• It gives a counter-argument.

Multiple Choice

What is a paragraph?

• It is a formula for writing.

• It is an argument.

• A set of related sentences. It starts with a topic sentence.

Open Ended

Type out a variety of topic sentences. It can be about something that interests you, or you can use a sentence starter such as "One thing I learned during the pandemic was __________________." Or "Southern California traffic is __________________________."