Topic Sentences

What is the topic sentence (the pop-out sentence) in the following paragraph?

My family went to the supermarket together. Mom let us sample a free cookie. It was delicious. Then we were able to choose our own lunch snacks. I chose Goldfish. When checking out, my dad gave us each a quarter for the bubble gum machine. It was fun going to the supermarket.

• I chose a goldfish.

• My family went to the supermarket together.

• It was delicious.

• It was fun going to the supermarket.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the topic sentence (the pop-out sentence) in the following paragraph?

Going to camp was the best part of my summer. I learned how to paddle in a canoe. It was fun! We stayed in cabins with other kids my age. They were so funny. My favorite part was the camp fires at night and singing songs. I can’t wait to go back again next year.

• I can't wait to go back again next year.

• They were so funny.

• It was fun!

• Going to camp was the best part of my summer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the topic sentence (the pop-out sentence) in the following paragraph?

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!

• I eat my pizza for breakfast.

• I like pepperoni and banana peppers on it.

• My sister doesn't like chicken.

• My favorite food is pizza.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the topic sentence (the pop-out sentence) of the following paragraph?

Baseball has many rules to follow. The batter gets three strikes before they are out. There are three outs in an inning. If the batter hits a fly ball and the fielder catches it, other runners may run after the ball is caught. If the batter hits the ball outside the lines for the field, it is called a foul ball and counted as a strike. Football is a great sport.

• Baseball has many rules to follow.

• If the batter hits a fly ball and the fielder catches it, other runners may run after the ball is caught.

• The batter gets three strikes before they are out.

• Baseball is awesome.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What would be a good topic sentence for the following paragraph?

__________________________. 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!

• We need trees for oxygen.

• Recycling is very important.

• I like trees.

• You can recycle milk cartons.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the topic sentence (the pop-out sentence) of the following paragraph?

No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them. Using clean, soapy water is best. Clean utensils won't transmit germs and bacteria. They also are more pleasant to eat with. No one likes to pick up a fork with food stuck on it!

• Using clean, soapy water is best.

• Clean utensils won't transmit germs and bacteria.

• No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon.

• They also are more pleasant to eat with.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the topic sentence (the pop-out sentence) of the following paragraph?

Joseph and Tom are good friends. They walk to school every morning. After school, the boys ride their bikes and play games together. Sometimes, Joseph and Tom sleep at each other's houses. The boys like to be together.

• After school, the boys ride their bikes and play games together.

• Sometimes, Joseph and Tom sleep at each other's houses.

• They walk to school every morning.

• Joseph and Tom are good friends.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What would be a good topic sentence (the pop-out sentence) of the following paragraph?

________________________________. Dogs know how to do tricks. They love to run and play. Dogs are furry and very cute. They love to lick you when you hug them. They are fun to have.

• Dogs love to run and play.

• Dogs have 4 legs.

• Dogs are wonderful pets to have.

• Dogs eat a lot of food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What would be a good topic sentence for the following paragraph:

________________________________. They can't really play with you. You don't even know if they like you. They are pretty boring to have around. They just swim and eat.

Which sentence would make a good topic sentence.

• Teachers are the worst.

• My XBox is the bomb!

• Goldfish do not make good pets.

• My aunt has two brothers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which sentence would make a good topic sentence for the following paragraph?

________________________. You play on a team, with an orange ball. You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out.

• Exercise is hard.

• Basketball is a fun and healthy sport.

• I love the Lakers.

• I played basketball last Thanksgiving.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2