Slide 1

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 2

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 3

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 4

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 5

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 6

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 7

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 8

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 9

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 10

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 11

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 12

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 13

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 14

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 15

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 16

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 17

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 18

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 19

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.


Slide 20

What is a topic sentence?
 The sentence that expresses the main idea of the
passage.
 Many times the topic sentence is the first or last

sentence of a paragraph or passage.
 A paragraph needs a topic sentence to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
Max’s little sister can be a pest. For
example, yesterday she drew all over his
homework with markers. While he was at
school, she messed up the puzzle he had
been working on for days. Then at dinner,
she knocked her glass of milk over and it
landed on his lap.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
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 once its wings are dry.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
When a whale calf is hungry, it bumps its
mother. She squirts milk into the calf’s
mouth. It drinks many gallons of milk in a
short time. The milk is so rich that the calf
can gain eight pounds in one hour! A baby
whale needs its mother’s milk to grow.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Every day at 6 a.m., Kim puts on old clothes and
heads for the barn. She takes care of her horse
before she goes to school. She carries a bucket of
fresh water to his stall. Then, she gets a pail of
grain and an armload of alfalfa hay. She puts it in
his trough. Finally, she takes him to the pasture
where he will graze while she is at school.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people walk on a treadmill at home or
ride a bicycle. Others like to go out dancing,
do aerobics, or work out in a gym. Some
people prefer to swim. Most people have a
favorite way to exercise.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Dogs in the U.S. are treated like humans.
People talk to their dogs and buy them
special toys and clothing. There are special
parks, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries for
dogs. Some owners take their dog to see a
psychiatrist as well as the veterinarian.
American dogs are spoiled like children.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
Some people leave too many lights on
around the house. Some aren’t careful about
how much water they use. Americans waste
a lot of resources. Most people buy products
with a lot of unnecessary packaging that
isn’t good for the environment.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
The park is a pleasant place for everyone.
Little kids like to play on the swings and
slides. Older children can play little league
baseball or other team sports at the larger
parks. Teenagers often play Frisbee on the
grass or volleyball in the sand. Adults enjoy
taking walks, and some seniors like to sit on
the park benches and feed the birds.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.

Find the Topic Sentence
In most paragraphs, the topic sentence
appears first. In many paragraphs, however,
it comes last. Sometimes it is stated both at
the beginning and at the end, in different
words. Sometimes it can even be found in
the middle of the paragraph. Every
paragraph must have a topic sentence in
order to be effective.