Exploring Topic Sentences in Google Slides

What are the three main parts of a five-paragraph essay?

• Hook, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

• Introduction, Thesis, Conclusion

• Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

• Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Summary

What is typically included in the introduction of an essay?

• Summary, Hook, Conclusion

• Hook, Background Information, Thesis Statement

• Topic Sentence, Examples, Conclusion

• Quotes, Evidence, Explanation

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide a quote

• To conclude the paragraph

• To summarize the essay

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following should NOT be included in a topic sentence?

• A quote

• Precise and specific words

• The main idea of the paragraph

• A clear statement

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main difference between a topic sentence and a thesis statement?

• A topic sentence includes quotes, while a thesis statement does not

• A thesis statement is found in the conclusion

• A topic sentence is longer than a thesis statement

• A topic sentence introduces a body paragraph, while a thesis statement presents the main idea of the entire essay

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where is a thesis statement typically located in an essay?

• At the beginning of the conclusion paragraph

• At the end of the introduction paragraph

• At the start of the essay

• In the middle of a body paragraph

What should a good topic sentence include?

• Multiple quotes

• A single declarative statement

• A question

• Background information

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of a poor topic sentence?

• The traffic light is a great invention

• Traffic lights help manage traffic flow

• Traffic lights were invented to control traffic

• Traffic lights are essential for road safety

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why is 'The traffic light is a great invention' considered a poor topic sentence?

• It offers general common knowledge without new information

• It is too long

• It is too specific

• It includes a quote

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is one way to improve a vague topic sentence?

• Add background information

• Use precise and specific words

• Include a quote

• Make it longer

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2