Writing a Topic Sentence: Combining Question Parts with the Big Idea

The video tutorial teaches how to write a topic sentence by combining question parts with a big idea. It outlines steps for writing an answer to a question requiring evidence, emphasizing the importance of using question parts to clarify the purpose. The tutorial demonstrates converting questions into statements and linking them to big ideas using cause and effect words like 'because', 'therefore', 'since', and 'so'.

What is the first step in writing an answer to a question requiring evidence?

• Revising the sentences

• Making a plan

• Finding the evidence

• Understanding the question

Why is it important to use question parts in your answer?

• To make the answer longer

• To confuse the reader

• To direct the reader to the purpose

• To avoid using evidence

What was the cause for the colonists to write the Declaration of Independence?

• They wanted to form a new alliance

• They wanted to explore new lands

• They wanted to break away from Britain

• They wanted to join Britain

Which word can be used to link a cause and effect by placing the cause first?

• Since

• So

• Therefore

• Because

How does the word 'since' affect the structure of a cause and effect sentence?

• It removes the effect

• It places the effect first

• It places the cause first

• It removes the cause