Writing Topic Sentences
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Objective
I can write a topic sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
What are the two parts that every topic sentence needs?
Give an example of a topic you might write about in a paragraph.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a topic sentence for a paragraph about ice cream. Your main point is that ice cream is a delicious treat. Write a topic sentence for a paragraph about playing video games. Your main point is that playing video games can improve your problem-solving skills. ”
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