Topic Sentences and Concluding Sentences

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph. It tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph that summarizes the main idea or gives a final thought.

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Identify the topic sentence in this paragraph: 'For Katie and Molly, when it’s hot during the summer, a day at the beach is a perfect day!'

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For Katie and Molly, when it’s hot during the summer, a day at the beach is a perfect day!

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Identify the concluding sentence in this paragraph: 'What a good day!'

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What a good day!

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The purpose of a topic sentence is to introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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The purpose of a concluding sentence is to wrap up the paragraph and reinforce the main idea.

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In the paragraph about cookies, what is the topic sentence?

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Cookies are the best treat.

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In the paragraph about cookies, what is the concluding sentence?

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I can’t think of one thing that’s bad about cookies.

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What does a topic sentence usually include?

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A topic sentence usually includes the main idea and may provide a preview of the supporting details.

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What does a concluding sentence usually include?

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A concluding sentence usually summarizes the main points or provides a final thought.