Topic Sentences for Nonfiction
Grade 9th Grade · ELA · 10 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can write a clear topic sentence that introduces the main idea of a nonfiction paragraph.
Warm-Up Video
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How to Write a Topic Sentence | Scribbr 🎓
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A topic sentence introduces the topic and central point of a paragraph.
- 2
Effective topic sentences should support the essay's thesis statement and be placed at the beginning of a paragraph.
- 3
Topic sentences can also be used to transition between paragraphs by summarizing the previous paragraph and forecasting the new information.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of recycling.”
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