DS5 Topic Sentence

Which one is the best topic sentence?

• Winter is a good season.

• Winter weather is cold, and it snows.

• The best season for children is winter.

• Winter brings snow.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Which is the best topic sentence?

• Football is a popular game for many reasons.

• For a football game, players need a special leather ball.

• Football is a nice game.

• Football is a popular sport.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which one is the best topic sentence?

• There are many people in Los Angeles.

• People from many different cultures live in Los Angeles.

• Los Angeles is a big state.

• Los Angeles is a great place.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which is the best topic sentence?

• Renting has advantages.

• Renting has a 30% increase in recent years, and a staggering 50% increase for young people.

• Nowadays, people don't buy houses anymore.

• Although buying a house may seem like a good idea, renting an apartment has many advantages.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Write a topic sentence for this paragraph with the hints:

Hint: Here are________for_________

The first recommendation is that John should not text while he is driving. Second, he should look ahead at the road. Third, he should place both hands on the steering wheel. Fourth, he should not wear his watch on his right wrist. Finally, he should keep his eyes on the road.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Create a topic sentence for the paragraph with the hints given:

Hint: Drivers should______when______

One of the dangers on country roads is wildlife. Drivers should look out for moose. Crashing into this large animal can damage a car or injure a person. Another danger is unmarked lanes. Drivers shouldn’t drive in the middle of the road. They should stay to the right. Drivers may run into danger when they aren’t familiar with the signs. They shouldn’t speed. It’s a good idea to slow down at all corners.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Create a topic sentence for the paragraph below:

First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians can get medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a good place to live.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2