5 Types of Topic Sentences

5 Types of Topic Sentences

Types of Topic Sentences

• A sentence used to introduce the reader to the topic of a paragraph.

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A topic sentence is...

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• • introduces the reader to the topic of a paragraph.

• Provide evidence

​Type 1: List Statements

• Lists the three start ideas, to tell exactly what the paragraph will be about.

​Type 1: List Statements Exmaple

• All college students need money, encouragement, and friends.

​Type 2: Number Words

• Uses number words like many, several, three, a few....to present the general topic.

​Type 2: Number Words Example

• During winter time, I enjoy watching several sports.

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​A topic sentence

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​Type 3: Two Nouns and Two Commas

• Starts with a noun, describes it, and then makes a statement about it.

​Type 3: Two Nouns and Two Commas Example

The St. Louis Cardinals, a major league baseball team, is the best team in the MLB.

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• Lists the three start ideas, to tell exactly what the paragraph will be about.

• Uses number words like many, several, three, a few....to present the general topic.

• introduce the reader to the topic of a paragraph.

• Starts with a noun, describes it, and then makes a statement about it.

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List Statements

Number Words

Topic Sentences

Two Nouns and Two Commas

​Type 4: Occasion Position

• Uses although, even though, when.....with an occasion, and ends with the writer's position on it.

​Type 4: Occasion Position Example

• Even though writing an essay is a lot of work, you do learn a lot from the process.

Multiple Choice

A Occasion Position topic sentence...

• • Uses number words like many, several, three, a few....to present the general topic.

• • Starts with a noun, describes it, and then makes a statement about it.

• • Uses although, even though, when.....with an occasion, and ends with the writer's position on it.

• • Lists the three start ideas, to tell exactly what the paragraph will be about.

​Type 5: Get Their Attention

• Grabs the reader's attention by making an interesting statement.

​Type 5: Get Their Attention Example

• Technology should be banned at school!

Multiple Choice

Get Their Attention sentence .....

• • Uses number words like many, several, three, a few....to present the general topic.

• • Starts with a noun, describes it, and then makes a statement about it.

• • Uses although, even though, when.....with an occasion, and ends with the writer's position on it.

• • Grabs the reader's attention by making an interesting statement