How to Write Topic Sentences That Improve Your Paper

How to Write Topic Sentences That Improve Your Paper

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English, Other

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of topic sentences in essay writing. It explains that topic sentences should support the thesis, summarize the paragraph, and aid in transitions. Using the Roman god Janus as a metaphor, the tutorial illustrates how topic sentences should look back at the thesis and forward to the paragraph content. Examples from 'Romeo and Juliet' demonstrate how to arrange topic sentences logically. The tutorial advises revising topic sentences after writing paragraphs to ensure alignment. It concludes with tips for strong topic sentences, ensuring a well-structured essay.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important for topic sentences to transition between paragraphs?

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What should you do after writing a paragraph to ensure the topic sentence matches its content?

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