Topic Sentences

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

• True

• False

Where are topic sentences usually located within a body paragraph?

• last sentence

• in the middle

• first sentence

A topic sentences states the _________________ of a body paragraph.

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following would be a good topic sentence?

• On Thanksgiving, there was a lot of turkey.

• Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday.

• Families gather on this day.

• This is why Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday.

Which sentence is a quality topic sentence?

• I like to go sled riding on the hill in my backyard.

• Winter is a season that brings joy to many people.

• These are the reasons winter is a great season.

• Winter is a cold season.

They are unable to play with you. It is difficult to know if they like you. They are boring to have around.

Which sentence would make a good topic sentence for this evidence and reasoning?

• Goldfish are bad pets.

• I do not like homework.

• My aunt has two brothers.

• I am thankful for my Xbox.