Topic sentence examples

The topic sentence is the most important sentence in any piece of writing. It is your opportunity to grab the reader's attention, introduce the main idea of the paragraph, and set the tone for the rest of the essay. In this article, we will explore the definition, purpose, and effective examples of topic sentences so that you can begin writing powerful, engaging content.

With the right examples of topic sentences, you can help your students discover that the paragraph writing process is anything but boring.

These teaching topic sentences lessons cover four types of topic sentences: If...Then, Even though, Since, and When. Download the FREE practice activity, too!

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Over the years, I’ve tried so many different ways to teach students how to write topic sentences. And, I’ve definitely learned that if I assume students know how to write one, I end up kicking myself for not starting with the basics! This year, something popped in my head that seemed to help my students, so I […]

Struggling with the nuts and bolts of topic sentences? Use this road map to learn how to write thorough, precise, and brief topic sentences—for any essay.