Crafting Strong Topic Sentences
Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can develop a strong topic sentence that clearly states the main point I want to discuss.
Warm-Up Video
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How to Write a Topic Sentence | Scribbr 🎓
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A topic sentence acts as a headline for a paragraph and includes the topic and the central point.
- 2
To maintain focus in an essay, topic sentences should support the essay's thesis statement by expanding upon it.
- 3
Topic sentences usually appear at the beginning of a paragraph and can also be used to create transitions between paragraphs.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a strong topic sentence for a paragraph about the positive effects of exercise on mental health. Your topic sentence should clearly state both the topic and the central point of the paragraph.”
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