Writing Topic Sentences

5th GradeELA30 min

aligned to Nz Curriculum

Learning Objective

I can write a clear topic sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

Lesson Flow

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3 min

Topic Sentences

Susana Williams

Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Topic sentences tell the reader what the paragraph is going to be about.

  • The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph.

  • A topic sentence is usually the first sentence in a paragraph.

Practice

10 min

4 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Write a topic sentence for a paragraph about dogs.

Teacher Guide

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