Topic Sentences

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The topic sentence is the ____________ sentence of a paragraph.

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first

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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? Out of all the pizza toppings, pepperoni is the best. First, pepperoni is salty, crispy, and chewy. I usually order pepperoni on my pizza, today I got olives. In conclusion, pepperoni is a perfect pizza topping.

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

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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? 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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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? It is hard to wake up in the morning. Evenings are more fun than mornings. Morning is the best time of day. I wake up at 7:30am everyday.

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Morning is the best time of day.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph, usually found at the beginning.

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Why are supporting details important?

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

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Identify a characteristic of a good topic sentence.

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A good topic sentence should be clear and specific, indicating what the paragraph will be about.

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What is the role of a concluding sentence?

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

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How can you tell if a sentence is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail relates directly to the topic sentence and provides additional information or examples.