Supporting Your Argument: Turning Topic Sentences into Questions

This lesson teaches how to support arguments in persuasive writing by turning topic sentences into questions. It covers the structure of an essay, focusing on the thesis statement and supporting details. The process involves writing a question under the topic sentence, ensuring it leads to specific, on-topic answers. An example thesis about cell phones in schools is used to illustrate the method. The lesson emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to develop strong supporting details.

What are some reasons given for why cell phones shouldn't be allowed in schools?

How can one check if an answer proves the topic statement true?

What should you do if your answer does not prove the topic statement true?