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Creating A Topic Sentence

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CREATING A TOPIC SENTENCE

WHAT IS A TOPIC SENTENCE?

  • Expresses the MAIN IDEA
  • Keeps the writer on track
  • Helps the reader understand the message
  • Supported by all other sentences

WRITING A TOPIC SENTENCE

  • Limit your topic
  • Name the topic
  • Express an idea about the topic

EXAMPLE

  • T.S.= Penguins continue to face extinction.
  • Topic: Penguins
  • What about the the topic? Face extinction

EXAMPLE

  • T.S.= Reality tv can be a great opportunity for teens.
  • Topic: Reality television
  • What about the topic? Great opportunity for teens.

LOCATION

  • Is often the first sentence
  • Can be the last sentence

SUMMARY

  • The topic sentence tells the main idea.
  • Name the topic
  • Express an idea about the topic.
  • All other sentences support the topic sentence.
  • Example: Most holidays are fun but my favorite holiday is Halloween.