๐ Topic Summary
A topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph! It tells the reader what the paragraph is going to be about. Think of it as a mini-summary of the whole paragraph. A good topic sentence is clear, concise, and captures the main idea. It's usually the first sentence, but sometimes it can be found elsewhere in the paragraph. The rest of the sentences in the paragraph should support and explain the topic sentence.
For example, if your paragraph is about why dogs make great pets, your topic sentence might be: "Dogs make wonderful pets because they are loyal, playful, and offer companionship." The rest of the paragraph would then give examples of why dogs are loyal, playful, and provide companionship.
๐ฃ๏ธ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word to its definition:
- Topic Sentence
- Main Idea
- Paragraph
- Support
- Concise
- A group of sentences about one main idea.
- To provide evidence or examples.
- Stating something clearly and briefly.
- The most important point.
- A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words from the word bank.
Word Bank: sentence, paragraph, main, topic, idea
The first ___________ of a __________ is usually the __________ ____________. This is called the ___________ __________. The rest of the paragraph should __________ the __________ sentence.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are writing a paragraph about your favorite animal. What would your topic sentence be? Explain why you chose that topic sentence.