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Basic in Writing-The Topic Sentence

The document discusses the topic sentence and its role and purpose in writing paragraphs. It states that a topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph that summarizes the main idea. It should be a complete sentence, usually placed at the beginning of the paragraph, to organize the entire paragraph. The document provides examples of topic sentences and the three reasons that support each one. It includes charts for students to practice writing their own topic sentences and supporting details.

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Basic in Writing-The Topic Sentence

The document discusses the topic sentence and its role and purpose in writing paragraphs. It states that a topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph that summarizes the main idea. It should be a complete sentence, usually placed at the beginning of the paragraph, to organize the entire paragraph. The document provides examples of topic sentences and the three reasons that support each one. It includes charts for students to practice writing their own topic sentences and supporting details.

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BASICS IN WRITING

THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING AN OUTLINE - 2


THE TOPIC SENTENCE
Student’s name: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________ English III ______

What is a Topic
Sentence?
It’s the most important sentence of a paragraph.
It’s a complete sentence.
It summarises the main idea of a paragraph.
It is usually the first sentence in a paragraph.
It organises an entire paragraph.

A. Activity 1

B. Activity 2

THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING AN OUTLINE – THE TOPIC SENTENCE 1 | 3


BASICS IN WRITING
THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING AN OUTLINE - 2
THE TOPIC SENTENCE

C. Activity 3

D. Activity 4

THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING AN OUTLINE – THE TOPIC SENTENCE 2 | 3


BASICS IN WRITING
THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING AN OUTLINE - 2
THE TOPIC SENTENCE
Look at the following examples:
Chart 1
Topic Why do people stop smoking?

Interesting Live a healthy life without cigarettes


title

Topic sentence People should stop smoking for several reasons.

3 reasons Relationships, health problems and cost.

Chart 2

Topic My favourite place to go on vacation

Interesting Sun, fun and relax in Ayangue


title

Topic sentence Whenever I have a vacation, I go to Ayangue.

3 reasons Friends and family, cost and entertainment.

1. Use the information in the brainstorm activity.


2. Write the topic sentence.
3. Complete the chart.

Chart 3
Topic My favourite place to go on vacation
Interesting
title

Topic sentence

3 reasons

Chart 4
Topic My favourite subject in ESPOL
Interesting
title

Topic sentence

3 reasons

Chart 5
Topic What is a better place to live in, a small or a big town?
Interesting
title

Topic sentence

3 reasons

Chart 6
Topic Do you think that learning to cook has its advantages?
Interesting
title

Topic sentence

3 reasons

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