Writing Topic Sentences

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Writing Topic Sentences Using Step Up to
Writing By Mr. J. Mark
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Write a Topic Sentence Power (Number) Statements
Number Words
Examples of topic sentences using Power
Statements In math, we learned two methods for
multiplying fractions. My teacher taught me
several things about the Lewis Clark
Expedition.
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Write a Topic Sentence Action Verb Statements
Action Verb topic sentences contain an action
verb.
Examples of topic sentences with Action Verb
Statements My friends and I love playing in
the snow. My baby sister makes me laugh.
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Write a Topic Sentence Action Verb Statements
Examples for you to try with me-- TOPIC playing
soccer WRONG Soccer is a great sport. RIGHT My
whole family enjoys playing soccer. TOPIC video
games WRONG Video games are my favorite activity
in the world. RIGHT Video games rock! TOPIC
Great America WRONG Great America is the best
amusement park. RIGHT I want to go to Great
America.
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Write a Topic Sentence Action Verb Statements
Examples for you to try alone TOPIC
homework TOPIC ice cream TOPIC neat
handwriting TOPIC keeping my room clean
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Write a Topic Sentence Where or When Whats
Happening Statements
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Write a Topic Sentence And, But, and Or
Statements
Use these conjunctions to help you write your
topic sentence and but so nor yet or
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Write a Topic Sentence And, But, and Or
Statements
Examples of topic sentences To stay healthy, we
need to eat the right foods, so
we should make smart decisions about
the snacks we choose. The girls were determined
to win the game, but
they knew it would not be easy. The children
made great plans for the party, and
everyone had a wonderful time.
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Write a Topic Sentence Compare/Contrast
Statements Use one of the topic sentence
methods. Include a compare/contrast word.
Examples of topic sentences using
Compare/Contrast Statements The two books about
kangaroos are similar. My cousins look alike,
but they have many differences.
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