Topic sentences

Which is the best topic sentence?

• Archeologists do more than simply dig in the dirt.

• Archeologist study the history of the area in which they plan a dig.

• Archeologists translate the writing found on old materials.

Which is the best topic sentence?

• The human hand is made up of phalanges, carpals, and metacarpals.

• The human body is an amazing machine made of many parts that work as a whole.

• The lungs provide oxygen to the blood, which in turn oxygenates all body parts.

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• The fourth planet from our Sun, Mars has many unique qualities.

• Mars may have once been a wet planet.

• Mars contains many craters.

Which is the best topic sentence?

• I learned to shoot a bow and arrow while there.

• I made many new friends from a variety of places.

• Summer camp is a great place to gain knowledge, have fun, and make friends.

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• The Big Bang Theory is one of the funniest shows on TV.

• Many TV shows can be both entertaining and educational.

• Although I love comedies, I also like to watch science documentaries.

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• The Blue Whale is the largest mammal.

• The Bulga whale uses a wide range of clicks and whistles to communicate.

• There are many different species of whales living in our oceans today.

Which is the best topic sentence?

• History class was very interesting today.

• I learned many facts that were new to me.

• I was amazed to learn that Silly Putty was carried on an Apollo mission.