Creating Effective Topic Sentences

Creating Effective Topic Sentences

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

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Richard Gonzalez

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Jenny Walker from Digigoods and Printables ELA discusses the importance of creating topic sentences that relate to the thesis statement. She explains how a thesis statement with subtopics can guide the structure of an essay. Using the example of middle school students, she demonstrates how to craft topic sentences for each subtopic, ensuring the essay remains focused. The video concludes with a reminder to continue this process for all subtopics and offers additional resources for further learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to relate topic sentences to the thesis statement?

To add more subtopics

To confuse the reader

To ensure the essay stays focused

To make the essay longer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic in the example thesis statement about middle school students?

Elementary school life

Middle school life

College life

High school life

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a subtopic in the example thesis statement?

Friendships

Privileges

Anxiety

Sports

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do subtopics help in structuring an essay?

They are optional

They are used only in the introduction

They outline the body paragraphs

They provide a detailed conclusion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in creating a topic sentence for a subtopic?

Write the conclusion

Use imagination to introduce the concept

Skip the topic sentence

Copy the thesis statement

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

It serves as the hook

It is optional

It concludes the paragraph

It lists all subtopics

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the example topic sentence about friendships suggest?

Middle school students dislike friendships

Friendships are only for high school students

Friendships are not important

Friendships are a new venture for middle school students

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