Topic Sentences

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph. It usually appears at the beginning of the paragraph.

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What is the correct order for writing a paragraph?

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The correct order is: Topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence.

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What question helps in writing a topic sentence?

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The question 'What is the main thing I want to say about the topic?' helps in writing a topic sentence.

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What do supporting details do in a paragraph?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that explain or support the main idea presented in the topic sentence.

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What is the purpose of a closing sentence?

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A closing sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph and provides a sense of closure.

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that are about the same topic.

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How can you identify a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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A topic sentence often states the main idea and is usually the first sentence in the paragraph.

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What is an example of a topic sentence?

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An example of a topic sentence is: 'Out of all the pizza toppings, pepperoni is the best.'

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What role do detail sentences play in a paragraph?

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Detail sentences provide specific information, examples, or explanations that support the topic sentence.

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What is a common mistake when writing paragraphs?

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A common mistake is to include unrelated details that do not support the main idea of the topic sentence.