Understanding Topic Sentences and Support

What is a topic sentence?

• A statement that tells what your paragraph will be about.

• A concluding sentence that summarizes the paragraph.

• A question that guides the reader through the text.

In the sentence, 'A healthy diet includes fruit and vegetables,' what is the main idea?

• Healthy diet

• Fruit and vegetables

• Includes

• Example sentence

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

• Ask yourself: 'What am I writing about?'

• Ask yourself: 'What do I know about the main idea?'

• Create a bubble map.

After identifying your main idea, what is the next step in creating a bubble map?

• Write your main idea in your notebooks.

• Write one reason that supports the main idea at the end of the line.

• Ask yourself: 'What am I writing about?'

What is a topic sentence compared to in the video?

• A map that tells your reader where your paragraph is going.

• A detailed summary of the entire essay.

• A list of all the evidence used in the paragraph.

Write a TOPIC SENTENCE for ONE of the following topics:

1. 1. What are the benefits or disadvantages of using a cellphone in class?

2. 2. What is the best country in the world and why?

3. 3. Summarize the story of Cinderella