This lesson explains what a topic sentence is, gives examples of topic sentences, and gives practice identifying well-written topic sentences.
| Activity | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Video | This video explains what a topic sentence is and what it does in a paragraph. (The Powerpoint used in the video is available for purchase here. Teachers may use it as is or edit it as needed for their learners.) |
| #2 | Video Notes | As you watch the video, use the Video Notes to record notes and answers to the practice questions. |
| #3 | Digital Practice | Plus, Digital Practice 2. Use these digital questions to practice topic sentences in paragraphs. |
| #4 | Practice Worksheet | Plus Worksheet 2, and Worksheet 3 for identifying topic sentences. For writing them, use Worksheet 4 and Worksheet 5, and Worksheet 6. These fantastic worksheets from Teachnology, Floyd Middle School, Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue, and K12Reader.com provide excellent practice identifying and topic sentences of paragraphs. |
| #5 | Quiz | Plus Quiz 2. Give these quizzes from Dearborn Schools and Quia.com to check the learners’ comprehension of topic sentences and identify areas that need further explanation and practice. |