Which Sentence
What are two basic elements for a topic sentence?
Topic and controlling idea
Explain
Identify the controlling idea for the topic sentence: “To be an effective CEO requires certain characteristics.”
requires certain characteristics
It is a collection of sentences that describe, discuss, or explain one central idea.
Paragraph
Which sentence tells the reader the main idea of a thought that the writer is trying to express?
Topic sentence
The second E stands for
Evidence
Identify the controlling idea for the topic sentence: "There are many contributing factors to global warming."
many contributing factors
What are the main parts of a paragraph?
Topic sentence, supporting detail sentences, concluding sentence.
What helps you specify and direct the paragraph in the correct direction?
Controlling idea
Example
Identify the controlling idea for the topic sentence: "There are three things to be aware of before swimming in the ocean."
three things to be aware
What is a one-sentence summary of the paragraph?
Topic Sentence
The following sentence is an incomplete topic sentence, how can you improve it?
"Coffee is delicious."
Answers may vary:
"Coffee is delicious for three main reasons"
The L stands for
Identify the controlling idea for the topic sentence: "Teen pregnancy may be prevented by improved education."
prevented by improved education
What part of the paragraph concludes or wrap up the information?
Concluding sentence
The following sentence is an incomplete topic sentence, how can you improve it?
"An important value is tolerance"
Answers may vary:
"Tolerance is an important value to be succesful in life"
The P stands for
Point or topic sentence
Identify the controlling idea for the topic sentence: "A baseball player must master several skills."
master several skills
Remember three features off a well-written paragraph. mention one.
It has a topic sentence that states the main idea.
All of the sentences are about one topic.
It is logically organised