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Topic Sentence: My dog is afraid of everything.

• She hides under blankets when you turn the microwave on.
• She sleeps all day long.
• She runs away when you vacuum. 
• She jumps every time the doorbell rings.

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Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

• It tastes delicious.
• Candy contains high amounts of sugar.
• You can find many artificial additives in candy.
• Eating too much candy can give you cavities. 

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Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.

• Their face paint hides their true identity. 
• People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen in movies.
• There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.
• They make fun balloon animals. 

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Topic Sentence: Mrs. Hart drinks coffee for a number of reasons.

• She likes the taste of it.
• Coffee isn't as good as tea.
• It helps her stay awake.
• When she doesn't drink it she gets really crabby.

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Topic Sentence: Mr. Crume is the best teacher. 

• He always makes sure his classroom is clean.
• When students have questions, he helps them.
• Sometimes he rewards students with candy.
• He is super scary.

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Topic Sentence: There are many differences between cats and dogs.

• Cats can be trained to use a litter box inside. 
• Dogs have to be let outside to use the bathroom.
• They're both pets that people have.
• Dogs need to be taken on walks, and cats don't.

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Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits.

• Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.
• Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.
• When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.
• Homework takes up your precious after school time.

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Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.

• Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters. 
• An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.
• Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
• Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions.

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Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.

• During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
• Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.
• Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.
• It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.

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Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.

• Johnny has a difficult time in school.
• Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
• Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.
• Math is the worst subject ever.