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A T opic Sentence

A T opic Sentence. What is it?. Definition:. * A topic sentence identifies the main idea of the paragraph. * It will be at the beginning of the paragraph. * It defines the paragraph without giving away specific details. The Connection.

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A T opic Sentence

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  1. A Topic Sentence What is it?

  2. Definition: * A topic sentence identifies the main idea of the paragraph. * It will be at the beginning of the paragraph. * It defines the paragraph without giving away specific details.

  3. The Connection Your Thesis Statement Identifies The TopicOf Your Paragraphs A is B because of x, y and z. X = the topic of paragraph #1 Y = The topic of paragraph #2 Z= The topic of paragraph #3

  4. Break it DownUnderline topic #1 in red. Underline topic #2 in blue. Underline topic #3 in green The majority of Union’s student body inhabits a bulging physique which could be corrected by monitoring extra indulgences, meticulous lunch menus, and required activity.

  5. Math Again??? Topic Sentence Formula X + opinion = topic sentence Y + opinion = topic sentence Z + opinion = topic Sentence Don’t repeat the sub point word for word. Give it a twist! Make it disputable.

  6. Writing The Topic SentenceChoose the best choice below. Topic #1 = Monitoring Extra Indulgences • The schools should begin to monitor student’s extra indulgences. • Schools should monitor the ability to attain unhealthy food substitutes in the building. • All vending machines should be removed from accessibility to the student body.

  7. Writing The Topic SentenceChoose the best choice below. Topic #3 – Required Activity • Student’s figures have changed due to the lack of physical exercise practiced daily. • Schools need to require activities that are physical. • The school district needs to demand one hour of gym daily for all students.

  8. It’s Your Turn Instructions: Write 3 topic sentences. One for X One for Y One for Z Next, list below your topic sentence the 3 points you will stress about each topic. * This is where you might realize that you need much more information. If that is the case, you will have to make time to do so on your own.

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