WW 2.10 Topic Sentences

Why is writing a topic sentence important?

Poll

Can you tell someone what a topic sentence does?

• I don't know

What does a topic sentnece do?

A topic sentence...

• Says the main topic

• Makes the reader want to read the whole thing

• Includes interesting words

Multiple Choice

A blue whale uses its tongue like a scoop to get food. Giraffes can scratch and lick their faces with their tongues. A forked-tongue snake uses its tongue to smell. Some animals use their tongues in special ways.

• Animals use their feet in interesting ways.

• Animals use their tongues in interesting ways.

• All animals have tiny tongues.

Multiple Select

Animals use their tongues in interesting ways. A blue whale uses its tongue like a scoop to get food. Giraffes can scratch and lick their faces with their long tongues. A forked-tongue snake uses its tongue to smell. Some animals use their tongues in special ways.

• Does it tell us about the main topic?

• Does it make it so others will want to read it?

• Does it use any interesting words?

Think - Pair - Share:
Why are topic sentences important?

Poll

Can you tell someone what a topic sentence does?

• I don't know