Choose the sentence that most clearly states an opinion.

• Field trips are lots of fun.

• My class visited the zoo last year.

• Most field trips are about things we study.

• Sometime it might be good to visit a museum.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A student is going to write an essay. The topic is whether schools should have field trips or save the money that would be spent on field trips.

Which sentence would clearly introduce the topic?

• Parents often like to help with field trips.

• Buses can be used to transport students on field trips.

• Field trips help students see things in person.

• Which would teach students more: reading about history or visiting a historic home?

Which of the following would be a good topic sentence?

• On Thanksgiving, I ate turkey.

• Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday.

• Families gather.

• This is why Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is a well-written topic sentence?

• Many come to experience the rich culture and ocean waves.

• The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.

• The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.

• I want to tell you about Hawaii.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What would be a good topic sentence for this paragraph?

First, I made flyers describing my service and prices. Mom and I delivered them to all the houses in our neighborhood. A few days later my neighbors dog was my first customer. The owner thought I did such a nice job that he told all his friends. I've been in business almost a year and I'm so busy. Every Saturday I have about seven dog washing appointments. I hope to save enough money to buy a pet store some day.

• My own business

• Mom helped me with my business.

• Last summer I started my own dog walking business.

• I have lots of dogs to wash on Saturday.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

The topic sentence of a paragraph is "Adaptations help animals and plants survive in their environments."

Which of these details best supports the topic sentence?

• There are many different species of animals that live on Earth.

• Grasshoppers adapted to be bright green so they could blend in with grass.

• Harriet opened her book so she could read more about grasshoppers and other insects.

• My favorite insect is the grasshopper.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

The supporting details of a paragraph include "Fossilized footprints help us understand an animal's size and weight," and "Fossilized teeth can give us hints about an animal's diet."

Which of these is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

• Fossils help us learn more about animals and plants that lived on Earth many years ago.

• You can find fossils at natural history museums, like the one in New York City.

• Paleontologists are scientists who study fossils.

• When a species is extinct, it no longer exists on Earth.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

A student is writing an essay. The student wants to argue that Americans should watch less television.

Choose the sentence that most clearly introduces the topic.

• There are many shows that would be better as books.

• Television may be fun to watch, but it is possible to have too much of a good thing.

• Many people like to watch a little TV to relax.

• Trun off that TV.

Which sentence most clearly states an opinion?

• Anyone can go to the library to check out books.

• Someone who wants to study might find it helpful to go to the library.

• It is better to check out books from the library than buy them from a book store.

• People like reading books on all kinds of topics.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A student is going to write an essay. The topic is whether it is better to spend money or save money.

Which sentence clearly introduces the topic?

• Boys spend money while girls tend to save money.

• One study shows that teenagers spend a hundred billon dollars a year.

• Companies encourage people to increase their spending.

• Spending money is fun, but saving money is smart.