Topic Sentences

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The topic sentence is the ____________ sentence of a paragraph.

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first

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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?

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

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The supporting details of a paragraph include "We have lots of energy in the morning," and "Breakfast foods --like eggs, pancakes, and granola ---are delicious." Which of these is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

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Morning is the best time of day.

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What do supporting details do?

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Prove why the main idea is true

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Which of these is most likely a topic sentence?

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Out of all the pizza toppings, pepperoni is the best.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph, summarizing what the paragraph will be about.

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that explain and reinforce the topic sentence.

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What is an example of a topic sentence?

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Dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship.

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How can you identify a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that introduces the main idea or summarizes the content of the paragraph.

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What is the role of a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main points and provides closure to the paragraph.