Understanding Topic Sentences

What is the main task that Tom and Mary are discussing?

• Writing an essay about China's economy

• Summarizing a chapter from their textbook

• Selecting the right topic sentence for a paragraph

• Creating a presentation on population policies

Why do Tom and Mary think option 'A' is not the correct topic sentence?

• It is too specific and detailed

• It does not fully explain the paragraph's main idea

• It introduces a new topic not covered in the paragraph

• It is too long and complex

What is a key characteristic of a good topic sentence according to Daniel?

• It should be a question

• It should be a quote from a famous person

• It should connect the paragraph's key idea to the thesis

• It should be the longest sentence in the paragraph

What does Daniel confirm about option 'C'?

• It is incorrect because it lacks detail

• It is the correct topic sentence as it supports the thesis

• It is too vague to be a topic sentence

• It is not related to the paragraph's content

What additional resources does Daniel suggest for help with essay writing?

• Peer study groups

• The school library

• Online video tutorials

• The CILL website and Helpdesk