Topic Sentences
In Conclusion
Hamburger Knowledge
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What is the topic of this paragraph?
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True or False: A good topic sentence grabs the reader's attention

True

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What is the purpose of a conclusion sentence in a paragraph?

To wrap up the paragraph and restate the main idea

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What part of the hamburger represents the topic sentence?

The Top Bun

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I like to watch football. Every sunday me and my dad watch football together. Last sunday is rained. The Cowboys are my favorite team.
Last sunday it rained.
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A rainbow is made up of many colors. It has red, purple, and blue stripes. It has orange, yellow, and green stripes. Sometimes the colors are dark. Sometimes the colors are pale.
A rainbow
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True or False: The topic sentence and supporting details are the same

False

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Identify the best conclusion sentence:
A) “Now I’m done writing about fall.”
B) “For all these reasons, fall is my favorite season.”
C) “Fall has three fun things to do.”

B) “For all these reasons, fall is my favorite season.”

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What part of the hamburger represents the conclusion sentence?

The Bottom Bun

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I would like to have a new pet. I have a cat and a dog. Goldfish and birds would be good pets. Birthdays are fun. Maybe I will get a hamster or a rabbit.
Birthdays are fun.
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Frogs hop on land. They dive into a pond. They swim in the water. They leap for food. A frog can move in many different ways.

Frogs

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Which of the following sentences could be a topic sentence?
A) “My sister’s dog has soft fur.”
B) “Dogs are amazing pets because they are loyal and loving.”
C) “Do you like dogs?”

B) “Dogs are amazing pets because they are loyal and loving.”

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Which sentence is the best conclusion?
A) “Skibidi summer is the best.”
B) “In conclusion, summer is the best season because of its warm weather, fun activities, and long days.”
C) “This is why I think summer is great.”

B) “In conclusion, summer is the best season because of its warm weather, fun activities, and long days.”

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What are the details in a paragraph like in the hamburger?

The toppings or the fillings (lettuce, tomato, cheese, etc.)?

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Emily and Tonya are good friends. They play games, ride their bikes, and go to the park together. Tonya's dog can run very fast. Emily and Tonya ride the bus to school together. They spend the night at each others' houses.
What is Tonya's dog can run very fast.
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They very best food in the world is ice cream. It is cold and sweet. I like to lick it as it drips down the cone. I like all the different flavors.
Ice Cream
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Choose the best topic sentence:
A) "Swimming in the ocean is scary."
B) "Many people enjoy going to the beach because of its fun activities."
C) "The beach is a terrible place."

B) "Many people enjoy going to the beach because of its fun activities."

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How does the conclusion can connect back to the topic sentence?

It restates the main idea in a new way

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True or False: A good paragraph is like a hamburger because every part fits together.

True

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I'm going swimming in the pool at the park. I have my swimsuit and a big towel. Mom gave me money for a snack. Hippos swim in the river. My dad is going to drive me there. It will be a lot of fun.
Hippos swim in the river.
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Many changes happen to a caterpillar as it grows. It gets bigger and bigger as it eats leaves. One day it forms a fuzzy cocoon. After several weeks, a moth crawls out of the cocoon. It flies away when its wings are dry.
A caterpillar
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Which of these sentences is NOT a good topic sentence?
A) "Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite dessert."
B) "Let me tell you about my cat."
C) "There are three reasons why summer is the best season."

B) "Let me tell you about my cat."

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What should a conclusion sentence avoid doing?
A) Summarizing the main points
B) Introducing new ideas
C) Restating the topic in a new way

B) Introducing new ideas

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Name all the parts of the Hamburger Example 

The topic sentence, three details, and conclusion sentence

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Beavers build a special home called a lodge. They use trees to build their lodges. Beavers use their sharp teeth to cut down small trees. They cut off the branches and carry the trunks to the stream. Beavers have babies in the spring. They stack the trunks and branches into a big pile. They make the door to the lodge under they water. Beavers are excellent builders.
Beavers have babies in the spring.
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When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps it mother. She squirts milk into the calf's mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a short time. The milk is so rich a calf can gain eight pounds in one hour. A baby whale needs its mother's milk to grow.
A whale
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