Building a Body Paragraph: Topic Sentences
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Wyndie Mayfield
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Building a Body Paragraph
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Multiple Choice
What is a paragraph?
a group of words, usually containing a verb, that expresses a thought and starts with a capital letter when written
a group of words that is part of, rather than the whole of, a sentence
a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, or indentation
a short piece of writing on a particular subject, often expressing personal views
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A Paragraph should be...
Unified - related to a single, controlling idea (topic sentence)
Clear - the sentences should refer to the topic sentence
Coherent - sentences should be arranged in a logical order
Well-developed - discuss the idea by having relevant, supporting ideas
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Multiple Choice
What does it mean to be coherent?
related to one idea
flowing logically
having relevant details
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Open Ended
What does it mean when something is unified?
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How to Write a Basic Paragraph
Beginning: Introduce what you will be talking about with a topic sentence.
Middle: Explain your idea and elaborate with reasons and examples.
End: Conclude with a sentence that restates the topic and helps to transition to the next paragraph.
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Beginning: Topic Sentence
The most important sentence in a paragraph.
Focus sentence
Organizes the paragraph
States what the paragraph is going to be about
Every body paragraph MUST start with a topic sentence
It is a general statement and does not show detailed information.
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Multiple Choice
Every body pargaraph MUST start with a topic sentence.
True
False
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The direction the paragraph will take
Tells how you will explain the topic
Controlling Idea
Topic
Topic Sentence
Tells what the paragraph is going to be about
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Open Ended
The structure of a topic sentence includes what two things?
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Sample Topic Sentence
There are many reasons why pollution in ABC Town is the worst in the world.
Topic: pollution in ABC town is the worst in the world
Controlling Idea: many reasons
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Sample Topic Sentence
To be an effective CEO requires certain characteristics.
Topic: To be an effective CEO
Controlling Idea: certain characteristics
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Multiple Choice
What is the topic in the following setence:
There are many possible contributing factors to global warming.
global warming
contributing factors
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Multiple Choice
What is the controlling idea in the following setence:
There are many possible contributing factors to global warming.
global warming
contributing factors
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Multiple Choice
What is the topic in the following setence:
Fortune hunters encounter many difficulties when exploring a shipwreck.
exploring a shipwreck
many difficulties
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Multiple Choice
What is the controlling idea in the following setence:
Fortune hunters encounter many difficulties when exploring a shipwreck.
exploring a shipwreck
many difficulties
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Topic Sentence Examples
Living in a big city has advantages such as good public transportation and access to a variety of entertainment.
Values of the Iroquois include sharing labour, maintaining a duty to their family, clan and nation, and being thankful to nature.
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Topic Sentence Examples
As the plot of the story progresses, the author paints a clear picture of the conflicted dynamics in a mother-daughter relationship.
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Open Ended
What is the topic in the following sentence:
As the plot of the story progresses, the author paints a clear picture of the conflicted dynamics in a mother-daughter relationship.
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Open Ended
What is the controlling idea in the following sentence:
As the plot of the story progresses, the author paints a clear picture of the conflicted dynamics in a mother-daughter relationship.
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Multiple Choice
Which topic sentence would best fit on a paragraph that summarizes an article about dogs being the best pets?
When dogs play with humans they become the best pets in the world says the article "Dogs are the Best Pets."
The article "Dogs are the Best Pets" explains many reasons why dogs are the best pets a human could have.
Dogs are the best pets in the world because they like to play every day and you can take them for a walk states the article "Dogs are the Best Pets".
After reading the article "Dogs are the Best Pets" I think dogs are the best pets for many reasons.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the topic sentences bellow is the best for an article summary about Hamburgers being the best American food?
Hamburgers are one of the best American food because there are many combinations and different ingredients that people can choose from such as tomatoes and lettuce, this and more was discussed on the article "Why Hamburgers are the Best American Food."
The article "Why Hamburgers are the Best American Food" explains that hamburgers are the best American food because over 50 billion are sold yearly in the US.
"50% of the people think that hamburgers are the best American food" states the article "Why Hamburgers are the Best American Food" in paragraph 5 line 4.
The article "Why Hamburgers are the Best American Food" states many points that explain why Hamburgers are the best food in America.
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Transitioning from a previous paragraph
A topic sentence can:
Introduce the paragraph
Transition from the previous paragraph
Topic sentences as transitions help the essay feel smoother and more cohesive to the reader.
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Examples of Transition Topic Sentences
In addition to needing the correct tools, cooking requires a number of different skills.
While purchasing real estate can be a good investment, it is important to be ready before buying a house.
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Topic Sentence Examples
Though the events of the story do a lot to demonstrate the relationship between Waverly and her mother, the interactions between the characters are instrumental in understanding the mother's true influence.
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Match
Though the events of the story do a lot to demonstrate the relationship between Waverly and her mother, the interactions between the characters are instrumental in understanding the mother's true influence.
Topic of Previous Paragraph
Paragraph Topic
Controlling Idea
events of the story
the mother's true influence
interactions
events of the story
the mother's true influence
interactions
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Multiple Choice
Which is the better topic sentence that helps to transition from the previous paragraph?
I explained in the previous paragraph one value of the Iroquois, and in this paragraph, I will explain another value.
While the Iroquois people value sharing labour, they also value being thankful to nature.
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Poll
I understand every body paragraph MUST start with a topic sentence that introduces the topic of the paragraph. It is a general statement and does not show details.
Yes
No
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Poll
I feel more confident about topic sentences.
Yes
No
A little
I'd like more practice
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