Topic and Concluding Sentences

When writing a paragraph response, all of the following are true of a strong topic sentence EXCEPT:

• Title and author are included.

• Personal pronouns are avoided, like "you" or "I."

• R of RACER: Restates in one sentence.

  A of RACER: Answers in a second sentence.

• The question is answered specifically in a single sentence, including character names.

Write a concluding sentence to this topic sentences.

Fire fighters must study and train for many years.

What is the role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

• The role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph is to introduce a new topic

• The role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph is to provide evidence for the main idea

• The role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph is to summarize the main idea or bring closure to the topic discussed in the paragraph.

• The role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph is to ask a question unrelated to the topic

Which sentence in a paragraph summarizes or wraps up the main idea?

• The ending statement

• The concluding sentence

• The summarizing sentence

• The final sentence

How can you identify a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

• A concluding sentence in a paragraph is usually found in a separate paragraph and presents a new idea or argument.

• A concluding sentence in a paragraph is usually found at the end and summarizes the main idea or argument of the paragraph.

• A concluding sentence in a paragraph is usually found at the beginning and introduces the main idea or argument of the paragraph.

• A concluding sentence in a paragraph is usually found in the middle and provides supporting details for the main idea or argument of the paragraph.

Which sentence in a paragraph introduces the main idea or topic?

• The supporting sentence

• The concluding sentence

• The transition sentence

• The topic sentence

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To conclude the main idea of a paragraph.

• To provide supporting evidence for the main idea of a paragraph.

• To introduce the main idea of a paragraph and provide a clear focus for the reader.

• To summarize the main points of a paragraph.

True or False: A topic sentence can be found anywhere in a paragraph.

• False

• True

• Only at the beginning of a paragraph

• Only at the end of a paragraph

True or False: A concluding sentence is always the last sentence in a paragraph.

• Only in academic writing

• Sometimes

• True

• False

How can you identify a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• The topic sentence is always in the middle of a paragraph.

• The topic sentence is not necessary in a paragraph.

• The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph.

• The topic sentence is usually the last sentence of a paragraph.