Crafting Strong Topic Sentences
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Objective
I can develop a strong topic sentence that clearly states the main point I want to discuss.
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Key concepts
3 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.
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Topic sentences usually appear at the beginning of a paragraph and can also be used to create transitions between paragraphs.
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Practice
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What are the two key components of a strong topic sentence?
Why is it important for topic sentences to support the essay's thesis statement?
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Exit ticket
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“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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