notes on Writing Good Topic Sentences - The English Cafe

REVIEW• 1 thesis statement (introduction)A. Gives the most important idea in theessayB. Answers the main question clearly andgives direction to the essay• 2-3 topic sentences (1 for eachbody paragraph)Monday, March 11, 2013

Monday, March 11, 2013GOOD TOPIC SENTENCES...

GOOD TOPIC SENTENCES...1. Introduces the topic of the paragraphMonday, March 11, 2013

GOOD TOPIC SENTENCES...1. Introduces the topic of the paragraph2. Is interesting for the readerMonday, March 11, 2013

GOOD TOPIC SENTENCES...1. Introduces the topic of the paragraph2. Is interesting for the reader3. Makes the reader want to know moreMonday, March 11, 2013

GOOD TOPIC SENTENCES...1. Introduces the topic of the paragraph2. Is interesting for the reader3. Makes the reader want to know more4. Are usually the first sentenceMonday, March 11, 2013

GOOD TOPIC SENTENCES...1. Introduces the topic of the paragraph2. Is interesting for the reader3. Makes the reader want to know more4. Are usually the first sentence5. Uses linking words to connect to theprevious paragraphMonday, March 11, 2013

• Thesis statement(introduction)• QN: Most teenagers are not using timewisely. Do you agree?• TS: Teenagers are said to have poor timemanagement but they could have otherpriorities in their lives since they are notnecessarily ready for employment.Monday, March 11, 2013

Monday, March 11, 2013QUICK QUIZ...

QUICK QUIZ...Which five things do topicsentences have/do?Monday, March 11, 2013

Most teenagers are not using time wisely.Do you agree?Monday, March 11, 2013

Most teenagers are not using time wisely.Do you agree?People waste time.Monday, March 11, 2013

Most teenagers are not using time wisely.Do you agree?People waste time.Which of the five characteristics doesthis topic sentence have/not have?Monday, March 11, 2013

Most teenagers are not using time wisely.Do you agree?People waste time.Which of the five characteristics doesthis topic sentence have/not have?Revision: Young people may spendmore time on using the social media andentertainment.Monday, March 11, 2013

Monday, March 11, 2013ANOTHER EXAMPLE...

ANOTHER EXAMPLE...I had a very brightstudent long ago.Monday, March 11, 2013

ANOTHER EXAMPLE...I had a very brightstudent long ago.Which of the five characteristics doesthis topic sentence have/not have?Monday, March 11, 2013

ANOTHER EXAMPLE...I had a very brightstudent long ago.Which of the five characteristics doesthis topic sentence have/not have?Revision: Even good students maystruggle with managing their time.Monday, March 11, 2013

THE INTERNET EXERTS TOO MUCHINFLUENCE ON THE VALUES OF YOUNGPEOPLE.The Internet is one of the most pervasive media in modern society and everyonepossibly uses the Internet on a daily basis. It would most likely have a strong impacton young people aged between 12 to 28. It affects them in the way theyact, think or behave. The effects of the Internet are lasting and may bepositive or negative. Even though it may be seen as negative, it is stillimportant for young people to be educated by different onlineactivities. (Thesis statement in orange)Monday, March 11, 2013