topic sentences

What is a topic sentence?

• The main idea of a paragraph or larger section of text
• The last sentence of a paragraph
• A sentence that summarizes the entire essay
• A sentence that is off-topic

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Topic sentences should provide a direction for the paragraph's sentences

• True
• Not sure
• Sometimes
• False

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the topic sentence of a paragraph tell you?

• It tells you the font size of the paragraph.
• It tells you the main idea or point of the paragraph.
• It tells you the weather forecast for the day.
• It tells you the author's favorite color.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

The topic sentence is the ____________ sentence of a paragraph.

• random
• last
• first
• middle

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

A good topic sentence should:

• Include multiple main ideas
• Be vague and unclear
• Be unrelated to the thesis statement
• Introduce the main idea of the paragraph and connect to the thesis statement.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

• A topic sentence states the _________________ of a paragraph.

• title
• supporting details
• main idea
• conclusion

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

The topic sentence usually comes here in the paragraph:

• In the middle
• At the end
• In a separate paragraph
• At the beginning

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following would be a good topic sentence if I were writing a paragraph about the dangers of smoking?

• Smoking is a harmless habit that has no negative effects on health.
• Smoking poses serious health risks to individuals and those around them.
• Many people enjoy smoking and find it to be a relaxing activity.
• There are no proven links between smoking and health issues.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

All the explanations in the paragraph should explain and prove the topic sentence.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

A topic sentence also ___________

• introduces the main idea of the paragraph
• repeats the main idea of the paragraph
• provides supporting details for the main idea
• concludes the main idea of the paragraph

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2