Topic Sentences

Topic sentences should provide a direction for the paragraph's sentences.

• True

• False

Where are topic sentences usually located within a paragraph?

• last sentence

• in the middle

• first sentence

A topic sentence states the _________________ of a paragraph.

Topic sentences should not have_________(choose two)

• details

• facts

• a main idea

• a focus(controlling idea)

Which of the following is a well-written topic sentence?

• The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.

• The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.

• I want to tell you about Hawaii.

Which of the following would be a good topic sentence?

• On Thanksgiving, I ate turkey.

• Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday.

• Families gather.

• This is why Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday.

Which of the following is a well-written topic sentence?

• My friend traveled to the Dominican Republic in the summer.

• My friend sends money to her family in Chile each month.

• My best friend is the most generous person.

• My friend likes pizza.

Which sentence is a well-written topic sentence with a good focus?

• I like to go sled riding on the hill in my backyard.

• My favorite season that brings me joy is winter.

• These are the reasons I like winter.

• Winter is a season.

When you have a clear focus in your topic sentence, this makes it easy to write___supporting sentences with ___examples.

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

What is the topic of this sentence?

If you are searching for an interesting career, think about becoming a flight attendant.

• interesting career

• searching

• think about

• flight attendant