A topic sentence is like the captain of your paragraph! It tells the reader what the paragraph is going to be about. It's usually the first sentence and gives a clear focus. A strong topic sentence is specific, not too broad, and makes a claim or expresses an idea.
Think of it like this: if your paragraph is a house, the topic sentence is the front door. It invites the reader inside and gives them a preview of what they'll find. The rest of the sentences in the paragraph should support and develop the idea presented in the topic sentence.
Match the term with its definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Coherence | A. The central idea of a paragraph |
| 2. Topic Sentence | B. The quality of being logical and consistent |
| 3. Main Idea | C. A sentence that introduces the main point of a paragraph |
| 4. Supporting Details | D. Information that backs up the main idea |
| 5. Paragraph | E. A distinct section of writing dealing with a single theme |
(Answers: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D, 5-E)
Complete the paragraph using the words provided: focus, topic, supporting, evidence, clear.
A good paragraph needs a _____ sentence that introduces the main idea. The other sentences should provide _____ details and _____ to back up the _____ of the paragraph. This ensures the paragraph is _____ and easy to understand.
(Answers: topic, supporting, evidence, focus, clear)
Imagine you are writing a paragraph about the benefits of reading. Write a strong topic sentence that clearly states the main idea of your paragraph.
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