History Paragraph Topic Sentences
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Objective
I can create topic sentences for history paragraphs that preview the central idea I will offer.
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Practice
7 questions
Define what a topic sentence is and explain its main purpose in a paragraph.
Identify the two key components of a topic sentence.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine you are writing a paragraph about the reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire. Write a topic sentence that previews the central idea of the paragraph. Imagine you are writing a paragraph about the impact of the Black Death on Europe. Write a topic sentence that previews the central idea of the paragraph. ”
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