Transcript topic sentences ppt

Topic
Sentences
What? Why?
How?
What? A topic sentence is…
• A sentence that starts a body paragraph
and tells the audience what that body
paragraph will be about.
• The most important sentence in that
paragraph.
• Linked to the Thesis Statement
Why? A topic sentence is…
• Important because it tells what your
paragraph will be about.
• Important because it links the paragraph to
your thesis.
• Important because it keeps you organized
and focused.
Where? A topic sentence goes…
• At the beginning of each body paragraph.
How to write a topic sentence
• For the first line of every body paragraph,
you must have a topic sentence.
• Look at the thesis, be sure to include the
TOPIC, the OPINION, and 1 of the Main
Points.
• Create that sentence in a new and
interesting way.
Equation for Topic Sentences
Topic from Thesis
+
Opinion from Thesis
+
1 of the Main Points from Thesis
+
Saying it in a new way__________
= Topic Sentence
Sample Topic Sentences for
Pepsi vs. Coke
• Thesis
Statement:
Pepsi is better
than Coke
because it tastes
better, it costs
less, and it has a
better logo.
Topic
Pepsi
Opinion
Is better than coke
Main Point
#1
It tastes better
Topic Sentence for Body
Paragraph 1:Because it
tastes better than Coke,
Pepsi will always be the
better choice.
Sample Topic Sentences for
Pepsi vs. Coke
• Thesis
Statement:
Pepsi is better
than Coke
because it tastes
better, it costs
less, and it has a
better logo.
Topic
Pepsi
Opinion
Is better than coke
Main Point
#2
It costs less
Topic Sentence for Body
Paragraph 2: Pepsi is
better than Coke because
it costs less.
Sample Topic Sentences for
Pepsi vs. Coke
• Thesis
Statement:
Pepsi is better
than Coke
because it tastes
better, it costs
less, and it has a
better logo.
Topic
Pepsi
Opinion
Is better than coke
Main Point
#3
Its logo is better
Topic Sentence for Body
Paragraph 3: The great
Pepsi logo makes Pepsi
the sure winner over
Coke.
Sample Topic Sentences
Thesis Statement: Pepsi is
better than Coke because it
tastes better, it costs less,
and it has a better logo.
Topic Sentences
Body Paragraph 1:Because it
tastes better than Coke,
Pepsi will always be the
better choice.
Body Paragraph 2: Pepsi is
better than Coke because it
costs less.
Body Paragraph 3: The great
Pepsi logo makes Pepsi the
sure winner over Coke.
Topic
Pepsi
Opinion
Is better than coke
1 Main Point It tastes better
Topic
Pepsi
Opinion
Is better than coke
1 Main Point
It costs less
Topic
Pepsi
Opinion
Is better than coke
1 Main Point
Its logo is better
Sample Topic Sentences
Thesis Statement: Writing poetry is
the best hobby because it allows for
freedom of expression, it is a
creative outlet, and it can be done
anywhere.
Topic Sentences:
Body Paragraph 1: Freedom of expression
is one of human’s greatest gift, which is
one reason why writing poetry is the
best hobby.
Topic
Opinion
1 Main Point
Topic
Opinion
1 Main Point
Body Paragraph 2: Writing poetry is such a
wonderful hobby because it is a creative Topic
outlet for all people.
Opinion
Body Paragraph 3: Finally, writing poetry is 1 Main Point
the best hobby because it is a hobby
that can be done anywhere at any time.
Practice Topic Sentences
Thesis Statement: Dogs are better than cats
because they can protect their owners, they are
more active, and they are more fun to play with.
Topic Sentences
Body Paragraph 1: Dogs are better than cats
because _________________________.
Body Paragraph 2: Because ___________________
____________ , they are clearly a better pet than
cats are.
Body Paragraph 3: ___________________________
, therefore, dogs are better than cats.
Thesis Statement:The silence of God is the most poignant theme in
the book Night because it is prevalent in Night, it was happening even
before the Holocaust when God did nothing when Hitler was taking
power, and God is silent today in the Somalia drought.
Topic
The Silence of God
Opinion
Most poignant theme
in Night.
1 Main Point
Prevalent in story
Topic
Opinion
1 Main Point
Practice Topic Sentences
Topic Sentence 1: The theme
“Silence of God” is the most
poignant theme in Night
because it is the most
prevalent and heart
wrenching in the story.
Topic Sentence 2:
Topic
Opinion
1 Main Point
Topic Sentence 3:
Thesis Statement: The greatest person ever is my
grandma because she is always loving, she never gets
angry, and she makes the best cookies on the planet.
Topic
Opinion
Practice Topic Sentences
Topic Sentence 1:
1 Main Point
Topic
Opinion
Topic Sentence 2:
1 Main Point
Topic
Opinion
1 Main Point
Topic Sentence 3:
Thesis Statement: The Hangover is the worst movie of
our time because it promotes bad behavior, makes drug
use funny, and shows a lack of respect towards women.
Topic
Opinion
Practice Topic Sentences
Topic Sentence 1:
1 Main Point
Topic
Opinion
Topic Sentence 2:
1 Main Point
Topic
Opinion
1 Main Point
Topic Sentence 3:
Thesis Statement:The silence of God is the most poignant theme in
the book Night because it is prevalent in Night, it was happening even
before the Holocaust when God did nothing when Hitler was taking
power, and God is silent today in the Somalia drought.
Topic
The Silence of God
Opinion
Most poignant theme
in Night.
1 Main Point
Prevalent in story
Topic
Opinion
1 Main Point
Practice Topic Sentences
Topic Sentence 1: The theme
“Silence of God” is the most
poignant theme in Night
because it is the most
prevalent and heart
wrenching in the story.
Topic Sentence 2:
Topic
Opinion
1 Main Point
Topic Sentence 3:
Now it’s time to try your own!
1. Write your thesis statement.
2. Color code your thesis statement.
3. Write out each of your topic sentences
and color code them.
4. Check them with a partner to ensure they
are correct before giving the sentences
to me for a grade.