Topic Sentences & Introductions

• Children can read Dr. Seuss books more easily because of the simple words.

• Dr. Seuss is one of the most famous children's authors of all time.

• Children should read Dr. Seuss books with their parents each night.

• Dr. Seuss based many of his stories on experiences he had during his life.

• Air conditioning is a technology that uses electricity.

• Air conditioning is included in most new houses.

• Air conditioning has changed the ways people live.

• Air conditioning has gained popularity in other countries.

• Sacagawea was born in 1788 in an area that is now Idaho.

• Sacagawea played an important role in the explorations for Lewis and Clark.

• Sacagawea has been featured on an American dollar coin.

• Sacagawea taught Lewis and Clark what foods were safe to eat.

• Sally Ride was born in Los Angeles, California, on May 26, 1951.

• Sally Ride wrote seven children's books about space.

• Sally Ride is a very important woman in American history.

• Sally Ride became a professor at the University of California, San Diego.

• Students must read for at least a half hour every night for homework.

• Many students complete their homework quickly and carelessly.

• Teachers should not require students to complete homework.

• Most teachers do not assign their students homework on the weekends.

A student is writing an argument against school uniforms. Which topic sentence most clearly states the student's claim?

• Many private schools require students to wear uniforms.

• Students should not be required to wear school uniforms.

• School uniforms usually come in only a few color options.

• More elementary schools require uniforms than high schools.

A student is writing an argument against soda at school. Which topic sentence most clearly states the student's claim?

• Soda contains large amounts of sugar and caffeine.

• Students should not be allowed to buy soda at school.

• Some parents pack soda in their children's lunches.

• More high schools than elementary schools allow soda.