Topic Sentence

Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence

• Divorce creates problems for parents and children.

• When their parents divorce, children often feel insecure.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence

• The French Quarter in New Orleans has a quaint European charm.

• New Orleans is an interesting place to visit.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Choose which of the following is a better topic sentence

• Exercise is good for you.

• Walking is good for your heart.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence

• Computers make revising an essay easy.

• Computers are more important now than ever before.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence

• My parents have taught me to be persistent.

• My parents have had a great influence on me.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Find the topic sentence in this paragraph

• They let consumers know what products look like, how much they cost, and where they are available.

• The ads may also compare the Camry with another car, such as a Mercedes.

• Many people do not like ads on TV, but ads are actually useful because they give consumers a lot of information.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Find the topic sentence in the paragraph

• On this street there are many little stores that specialize in products from abroad.

• You can find stores with goods from China, Cuba, Jamaica, Italy, Puerto Rico and Haiti.

• People can learn a number of different languages just by shopping on Flatbush Avenue, one of the main streets in Brooklyn, New York.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Choose only the sentences that constitute support for the following topic sentence:

Chickens are popular pets for many reasons

• Chickens are small and don’t take up a lot of space.

• Chickens are easy to take care of.

• Dogs are a lot more work than chickens.

• Chickens are good for the yard and garden because they provide valuable manure, and they eat harmful bugs.

• Chickens can get scaly mites on their legs.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Choose only the sentences that constitute support for the following topic sentence:

Having a healthy sleeping schedule is vital for school success.

• Sleeping well strengthens learning and memory.

• Without adequate sleep our focus and attention drifts making it harder to receive information.

• Studies show too little sleep can contribute to many physical and mental health issues, which can affect school development.

• For many parents, ensuring their children get the right amount of sleep can be stressful.

• 35 - 40% of children and adolescents experience some form of sleep deprivation during their development.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Choose the correct concluding sentence.

Morning walks are a simple but excellent exercise. It enhances the flow of oxygen in the blood and relieves stress. It helps induce a good sleep night. Another additional benefit is that morning walks expose us to fresh air which keeps us in touch with nature.

• Thus, morning walks do a lot of good to us.

• Morning walk helps relieve stress.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2