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best topic sentence
Four Parts
1 2 3 4
what is the topic sentence
position of topic sentence the two parts of a topic sentence
writing topic sentences
b.Superstition have been around forever
c.People hold many superstitious beliefs about the moon d.Is made of green cheese
imcomplete
too general
too specific
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what is the topic sentence
Every good paragraph has a topic sentence,which clearly states the topic and the controlling idea of the paragraph. A topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph.It briefly indicates what the paragraph is going to discuss.
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PRACTICE
Find the topic and the controlling idea
1.Driving on freeways requires an aggressive attitude. 2.Moving away from home can be a stressful experience for young people. 3.A major problem for many students is the high cost of tuition and books.
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Three key points about a topic sentence
1.A topic sentence is a complete sentence,it contains at least one subject and one verb. Driving on freeways × 2.A topic sentence contains both a topic and a controlling idea. Driving on freeways requires skills and alertness √
A topic sentence has two essential parts: the topic and the controllong idea.
The topic names the subject of the paragraph.
The controlling idea limits or controls the topic to a specific area that you can discuss in the space of a single paragraph.
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Position of Topic Sentences
The topic sentence is usually(but not always)the first sentence in a paragraph. Sometimes a topic sentence comes at the end.In this case,the paragraph often begins with a series of examples. Experienced writers sometimes put topic sentence in other locations,but the best spot is usually right at the beginning
The Topic Sentence
By A & B
Four Parts
1 2 3 4
what is the topic sentence
position of topic sentence the two parts of a topic sentence
writing topic sentences
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Four Parts
1 2 3 4
what is the topic sentence
position of topic sentence the two parts of a topic sentence
writing topic sentences
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3 The Two Parts of a Topic sentence
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Notices
A topic sentence should not have controlling ideas that are unrelated. eg:Indie films are characterized by experimental techniques,low production costs,and provocative themes. The three parts of the controlling ideas are too unrelated for a singal paragraph.They require three separate paragraphs ( and perhaps more ) to explain fully.
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Example
Convenience foods are easy to prepare.
topic controlling idea
Immigrants have contributed many delicious foods to U.S. cuisine. controlling idea topic
3.A topic sentence is the most general statement in the paragraph because it gives only the main idea.
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PRACTICE
a.A lunar eclipse is an omen of a coming disaster
best topic sentence
Four Parts
1 2 3 4
what is the topic sentence
position of topic sentence the two parts of a topic sentence
writing topic sentences
b.Superstition have been around forever
c.People hold many superstitious beliefs about the moon d.Is made of green cheese
imcomplete
too general
too specific
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1
what is the topic sentence
Every good paragraph has a topic sentence,which clearly states the topic and the controlling idea of the paragraph. A topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph.It briefly indicates what the paragraph is going to discuss.
Page 11
PRACTICE
Find the topic and the controlling idea
1.Driving on freeways requires an aggressive attitude. 2.Moving away from home can be a stressful experience for young people. 3.A major problem for many students is the high cost of tuition and books.
Page
ቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱ
3
Three key points about a topic sentence
1.A topic sentence is a complete sentence,it contains at least one subject and one verb. Driving on freeways × 2.A topic sentence contains both a topic and a controlling idea. Driving on freeways requires skills and alertness √
A topic sentence has two essential parts: the topic and the controllong idea.
The topic names the subject of the paragraph.
The controlling idea limits or controls the topic to a specific area that you can discuss in the space of a single paragraph.
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2
Position of Topic Sentences
The topic sentence is usually(but not always)the first sentence in a paragraph. Sometimes a topic sentence comes at the end.In this case,the paragraph often begins with a series of examples. Experienced writers sometimes put topic sentence in other locations,but the best spot is usually right at the beginning
The Topic Sentence
By A & B
Four Parts
1 2 3 4
what is the topic sentence
position of topic sentence the two parts of a topic sentence
writing topic sentences
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7
Four Parts
1 2 3 4
what is the topic sentence
position of topic sentence the two parts of a topic sentence
writing topic sentences
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3 The Two Parts of a Topic sentence
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10
Notices
A topic sentence should not have controlling ideas that are unrelated. eg:Indie films are characterized by experimental techniques,low production costs,and provocative themes. The three parts of the controlling ideas are too unrelated for a singal paragraph.They require three separate paragraphs ( and perhaps more ) to explain fully.
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9
Example
Convenience foods are easy to prepare.
topic controlling idea
Immigrants have contributed many delicious foods to U.S. cuisine. controlling idea topic
3.A topic sentence is the most general statement in the paragraph because it gives only the main idea.
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PRACTICE
a.A lunar eclipse is an omen of a coming disaster