Exploring Topic Sentences in Writing

The video tutorial explains the concept of topic sentences, their purpose, and how to effectively write them. It covers the definition, placement, and importance of topic sentences in paragraphs. Examples and non-examples are provided to illustrate correct usage. The tutorial also explores different ways to write topic sentences, such as using quotations, interesting facts, or questions. An exercise is included to help identify topic sentences, followed by a summary and practice task for students to create their own topic sentences.

What will you learn from this EdPuzzle about topic sentences?

• The history of topic sentences

• How to write a bibliography

• The purpose of a topic sentence

• How to write a conclusion

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What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that concludes a paragraph

• A sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph

• A sentence that provides evidence

• A sentence that asks a question

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Where is a topic sentence usually placed in a paragraph?

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

• It can be placed anywhere

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Why do we use topic sentences?

• To grab the reader's attention and inform them about the paragraph's main idea

• To list details

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a summary

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What is wrong with the non-example paragraph provided?

• The topic sentence is misplaced

• It has too many sentences

• It is too short

• It lacks details

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Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence written as a quotation?

• "Here is the treasure chest of the world - the public library, or a bookstore."

• Ben Carson once performed a 22-hour surgery.

• Did you know that Dr. Ben Carson grew up facing the challenges of poverty?

• Chocolate milk is made in three easy steps.

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Which method of writing a topic sentence is used in the following example: 'Ben Carson once performed a 22-hour surgery.'?

• Interesting fact

• Quotation

• Question

• Anecdote

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Identify the topic sentence from the following: 'I put on my pajamas and slippers. I read a book under my covers. Every night, I do the same things before bed. At the end of the evening, I brush my teeth.'

• I put on my pajamas and slippers.

• I read a book under my covers.

• Every night, I do the same things before bed.

• At the end of the evening, I brush my teeth.

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What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?

• To ask a question

• To provide a conclusion

• To state the main idea of the paragraph

• To list supporting details

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Which of the following is NOT a way to write a topic sentence?

• As a quotation

• As an interesting fact

• As a question

• As a command

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