3. Topic Sentences

A good topic sentence about a birthday party you went to is...

• We had cake and ice cream.
• I can't wait to go to another party!
• That was my favorite!
• I had a great time at my friend's birthday party!

A good topic sentence for a paragraph about a family vacation is...

• The best vacation I had was in Eilat with my family.
• We went to the museum and to the zoo.
• My brothers and sisters had a great time.
• We all laughed and ate ice cream.

Is "Teenagers all over the world are using Apps on their cellphones" a good topic sentence?

• Yes
• No

Good topic sentencs or not? "I love chocolate milk with marshmallows and chocolate too"

• Good
• Not good

"I love chocolate milk with marshmallows" should be changed into...

• I like tea and cola too.
• Many people enjoy drinking warm drinks.
• Coffee is good with cake.
• My friends like little chocolates in their coffee.

"Friendship is a good way to get help and good advice" - is for a paragraph about...

• how friends are important
• how family is important
• how you can help friends

Topic sentence or supporting detail? "Pictures and books also help us feel at home"

• Topic Sentence
• Supporting detail

The topic sentence comes usually at...

• the end of the paragraph
• in the middle of the paragraph
• at the beginning of a paragraph

Which is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about success?

• Success is something we all want and need in our lives.
• Success is for children and adults.
• Success is fun for everyone!
• Success is important in the family.