Topic Sentences
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that tells the reader what the paragraph will be about. It introduces the main idea.
What is text evidence?
Information or details from the text that support an idea or answer.
What is the purpose of a conclusion in a response?
A conclusion wraps up the response and restates the main idea in a different way.
What is a transition word?
A word or phrase that helps connect ideas and make writing flow smoothly.
Identify the mistake: "He dont like playing outside."
The correct sentence is: He doesn’t like playing outside.
Write a topic sentence for this prompt: "Why is kindness important?"
Kindness is important because it helps people feel valued and builds positive relationships.
Which of the following is an example of text evidence?
A) “I think the story was fun.”
B) “On page 3, the character helped his friend.”
B) “On page 3, the character helped his friend.”
Which is a good concluding sentence?
A) “That’s all I have to say.”
B) “This shows why being kind is important.”
B) “This shows why being kind is important.”
Give two examples of transition words.
Next, in addition, however, because.
Fix the punctuation: "Where are we going"
Where are we going?
How can you improve this topic sentence? “The book was fun to read.”
The book was enjoyable because it had exciting adventures and funny characters.
Write a sentence using text evidence to support this idea: "The character was brave."
In the story, the character entered the dark cave to rescue his friend, even though he was scared.
Write a concluding sentence for: "Exercise helps you stay healthy."
In conclusion, exercise keeps your body strong and helps you feel good every day.
Write a sentence using "in addition."
In addition to doing homework, I read a chapter of my book every night.
What is the correct form: "run" or "ran" for past tense?
Ran is the correct past tense.
Identify the topic sentence: "Reading helps us relax and makes us smarter."
The topic sentence is “Reading helps us relax and makes us smarter.”
Why is it important to use text evidence in an SCR?
Text evidence shows the reader that your answer is based on the story and not just your opinion.
How can you make a conclusion sound stronger?
You can rephrase the topic in a new way and add a final thought or call to action.
Which sentence uses a transition correctly?
A) "Next, we go home."
B) "Go home next."
A) “Next, we go home.”
Rewrite the sentence: "Me and her went to the park."
She and I went to the park.
Create a topic sentence for a paragraph about teamwork.
Teamwork is essential because it allows people to work together and achieve common goals.
Find a piece of text evidence from this short story. "Jordan nervously stepped up to the microphone. His heart was racing, but he took a deep breath and spoke clearly into the mic, 'Good morning, everyone!' To his surprise, the crowd smiled and clapped, making him feel more confident."
"He took a deep breath and spoke clearly into the mic."
What are two ways to wrap up a response effectively?
1) Restate the main idea with new words.
2) End with a meaningful thought or summary.
Why are transitions important in SCRs?
Transitions help the response flow smoothly from one idea to the next, making it easier for the reader to understand.
Find two mistakes: "They has went to the store yesterday."
They went to the store yesterday. (Errors: "has" is incorrect, and "went" is already in past tense, so no need for "has.")