Topic Sentence with examples.pdf
What Makes a Good Topic Sentence? • It is usually a one-sentence statement that indicates purpose subject
Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences
A thesis statement also often previews the structure of the rest of the essay in a way that corre- sponds with the body paragraphs (see example C). • A strong
Argumentative Essay Outline (Claim) Directions: Use this outline as
examples or sentence starters use page 2 to help you! Include a topic sentence that restates your claim and your reason. o Example: Video games are ...
Topic Sentence
25 sept. 2018 A: The Topic Sentence must address or answer the writing prompt specifically using 23 text examples. Page 3. Topic Sentence. 3. September 25 ...
Body Paragraph Revision Part I: Topic Sentences Examples
Examples. Example #1: The poem contains many thought-provoking references to love and death. Problem: This is an overly broad topic sentence that will allow
How to Organize a Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) Response
Topic Sentence - Use a transition word or phrase (connects one idea to another) with on of the examples from your thesis statement. (Keep your topics sentences
Topic Sentences
Topic sentences provide an essay with Each topic sentence should explicitly establish a claim that the ... Examples of Effective Topic Sentences.
Tutorial #26: Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences
In fact in its initial stages
3 Topic Sentences
Write it here. 2. What do you expect to read about based on the topic sentence? 3. These words or expressions are very important to the
Topics Main ideas
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Argumentative Essay Outline (Claim)
Directions: If you need more
examples or sentence starters, use page 2 to help you!1) Introduction/Claim (One paragraph)
Start with a hook or attention getting sentence.
Briefly summarize the texts
State your claim. Make sure you are restating the prompt.2) Body Paragraph: Evidence/Support/Warrant
Include a topic sentence that restates your claim and your reason. oExample: Video games are harmful because____________.Include text evidence that supports your reason.
oExample: The author shows that video games are harmful because in paragraph 2 it states____________ Include an explanation (warrant) that shows how your text evidence proved your claim. oExample: The author uses this evidence to show how/that_____________.3) Body Paragraph: Evidence/Support/Warrant
· Include a topic sentence that restates your claim and your reason. oExample: Video games are harmful because____________.Include text evidence that supports your reason.
oExample: The author shows that video games are harmful because in paragraph 2 it states____________ Include an explanation (warrant) that shows how your text evidence proved your claim. oExample: The author uses this evidence to show how/that_____________4) Counterclaim Paragraph:
oExample: Some people might disagree. They may believe_____ because____.5)Conclusion (One paragraph)
Restate your claim and summarize your reasoning.
oExample: In conclusion, the text shows that videogames are harmful by pointing out that_______Additional Examples and Sentence Starters
I.INTRO-PARAGRAPH
A. HOOK CHOOSE ONE
B EXPLAIN the ISSUE
Explain the issue.
Introduce the issue that your essay will be about before you state your thesis.Why is it an issue?
Why is it a problem or controversy?
C. CLAIM or THESIS Parts
Subject: What is the subject you are arguing about.What are you arguing about that subject? Be
specific!3 points: 3 points of support for your argument
Types of Hook Sentences:
Rhetorical Question a question with an
answer.Anecdote a short story.
Quotation a line from a source.
Explain sentence starter:
The issue of _________ is a complex
one.The controversy is: _____________
Claim Sentence Starters
II.Body paragraph(s) S.E.E. (2-3) III. Paragraphs Depending on the number of Selections! TTQAATOPIC SENTENCES
(INTRODUCES EVIDENCE = SUPPORTS CLAIM)PICK AND USE AN EVIDENCE SENTENCE STARTER.
WRITE A QUOTE from the text is relevant & supports your CLAIM. PUT QUOTESAROUND YOUR QUOTE
TITLE OF THE BOOK BEHIND THE QUOTE
THE PAGE # OR PARAGRAPH
HOW DOES THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE CLAIM?
WARRANT/REASON
Topic Sentence Starters
Turn the question or Prompt around (Restate) and
answer it.A reason why (your main claim) is true because
(state your argument). (state your argument) demonstrates that (main claim) is true.Evidence Sentence Starters
In the ___, paragraph the author stated....
On page
Explain/Warrant/Reason Sentence Starters
This conveys
As a rule
This suggests
IV. Counter-Claim Paragraph : Argument Essays must have a Counter-Claim!!!A.COUNTER-CLAIM
PICK AND USE A COUNTER-CLAIM SENTENCE STARTER.
B. Explain
Why the Counter-claim argument is weak.
Counter-claim Sentence Starters
People who disagree may claim that
Critics may
Explain Counter-claim Sentence Starters
V. Conclusion
A. Restatement of the Claim (Different words)
B. A summary of the evidence provided
C. Leave the reader with something to think about, a question, or something to do.Argumentative Essay Outline (Claim)
Directions: Edit your essay by following the directions below. Make sure that you have all parts of
each component. Check it off of your list after you have highlighted, underlined, or circled it in your
essay.1) Introduction/Claim (One paragraph)
___ Underline your hook Start with a hook or attention getting sentence. ___ Circle your text summary: Briefly summarize the texts. ___ Highlight your claim: State your claim. Make sure your are restating the prompt.2) Body Paragraph: Evidence/Support/Warrant
___ Highlight your Topic sentence: Include a topic sentence that restates your claim and your reason.
o Example: Video games are harmful because____________. ___Circle your text evidence Include text evidence that supports your reason. o Example: The author shows that video games are harmful because in paragraph 2 it states_______________Underline your explanation: Include an explanation (warrant) that shows how your text evidence proved your claim.
o Example: The author uses this evidence to show how/that_____________.3) Body Paragraph: Evidence/Support/Warrant
___ Highlight your Topic sentence: Include a topic sentence that restates your claim and your reason.
o Example: Video games are harmful because____________. ___Circle your text evidence: Include text evidence that supports your reason. o Example: The author shows that video games are harmful because in paragraph 2 it states_______________Underline your explanation: Include an explanation (warrant) that shows how your text evidence proved your claim.
o Example: The author uses this evidence to show how/that_____________.4) Counterclaim Paragraph:
___ Highlight your counterclaim: o harmful because _______. ___ Circle your explanation (about the counterclaim): Explain why they might say believe the opposite of you: o Example: The reason that they might believe that is__________.___ Underline your explanation (about your claim): Explain why your claim is still the best view point.
o Example: However, it is obvious that video games are really harmful because_________.5) Conclusion (One paragraph)
___ Highlight your counterclaim: Restate your claim and summarize your reasoning. o Example: In conclusion, the text shows that videogames are harmful by pointing out that_______quotesdbs_dbs8.pdfusesText_14[PDF] topic sentence exercises college
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