Topic Sentence

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a complete sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph, typically found at the beginning.

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What are relevant details in a paragraph?

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Relevant details are important details that support the topic sentence and give the writing true meaning.

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Choose an appropriate relevant detail for the topic sentence: 'Going to camp was the best part of my summer.'

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An appropriate relevant detail could be: 'I stayed in cabins with other kids my age and it was fun.'

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Which sentence in the following paragraph is not related to the topic sentence? 'My favorite food is pizza. I like pepperoni and banana peppers on it. I love the crunchy crust and the melted cheese. My sister doesn’t like chicken. I even eat my pizza cold the next morning. Sometimes I dip it in ranch dressing. Yum!'

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The sentence that is not related is: 'My sister doesn't like chicken.'

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What is the topic sentence in the following paragraph? 'I think recycling is very important. It saves trees from being cut down. We need trees for oxygen. It also produces less trash which helps the landfills from being over filled. Recycling will also prevent pollution. Maybe people won’t get as sick with less pollution. Don’t forget to recycle and save the earth!'

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The topic sentence is: 'I think recycling is very important.'

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Why is a topic sentence important in a paragraph?

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A topic sentence is important because it provides a clear focus for the paragraph, guiding the reader on what to expect.

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How can you identify relevant details in a paragraph?

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Relevant details can be identified by checking if they support or elaborate on the main idea expressed in the topic sentence.

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What role do examples play in supporting a topic sentence?

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Examples provide specific instances that illustrate and reinforce the main idea presented in the topic sentence.

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What is the difference between a topic sentence and a supporting detail?

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A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph, while supporting details provide evidence or elaboration on that main idea.

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How can a writer ensure that their details are relevant to the topic sentence?

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A writer can ensure relevance by regularly referring back to the topic sentence while writing and checking if each detail directly supports it.