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Why Identify Topic Sentence

The topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph stated in a sentence. It appears typically at the beginning of the paragraph and provides an overview of what the entire paragraph will be about. An effective topic sentence is specific enough to convey the main subject but also general enough to encompass the overall point being discussed in the paragraph. It serves to guide the reader and help structure the paragraph.

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Why Identify Topic Sentence

The topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph stated in a sentence. It appears typically at the beginning of the paragraph and provides an overview of what the entire paragraph will be about. An effective topic sentence is specific enough to convey the main subject but also general enough to encompass the overall point being discussed in the paragraph. It serves to guide the reader and help structure the paragraph.

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Why identify topic sentence?

Because every paragraph should include a topic sentence that identifies the main idea of the paragraph.
A topic sentence also states the point the writer wishes to make about that subject.

For example :

.A paragraph about a cooking topic, when we use the topic sentence, it helps readers to get an overview
of the passage before reading

. Topic Sentence: Cooking requires a number of different skills.

Where is a topic sentence?

the topic sentence appears at the beginning of the paragraph. It is often the paragraph’s very first
sentence. A paragraph’s topic sentence must be general enough to express the paragraph’s overall
subject. But it should be specific enough that the reader can understand the paragraph’s main subject
and point.

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The topic sentence should identify the main idea and point of the paragraph. To choose an appropriate
topic sentence, read the paragraph and think about its main idea and point.

The topic sentence should not be too general or too specific. When considering the options, look for a
topic sentence that is general enough to show the paragraph’s main idea instead of just one of its
details. The answer should be specific enough that the reader understands the main idea of the
paragraph.

For example :

Topic Sentence: It is important to be ready before buying a house.

The topic is "buying a house" and the controlling idea is it's "important to be ready."

How to write a good topic sentence?

Perfecting the skill of writing topic sentences is essential to successful writing. A

topic sentence usually comes at the beginning of a paragraph and lets your reader

know what to expect from each paragraph. Think of it as the preview for a movie

or a headline in a newspaper, highlighting the “main point”. Make sure your topic

sentences are up to par, and the rest of your writing will feel like a breeze.

Writing a Successful Topic Sentence

.State your main idea clearly.

.Balance the topic sentence between specifics and general ideas.


.Hook your reader

.Keep it short and easy to understand

.Give a reasonable opinion

.The body of your paragraph is meant to prove your topic

sentence

.Use the topic sentence as a transition.

How to dentify topic sentence?

You can find the topic, you are ready to find the main idea. The main idea

is the point of the paragraph. It is the most important thought about the

topic. To figure out the main idea, ask yourself this question: What is being

said about the person, thing, or idea (the topic)?

For example :

Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach. It is a beach with light- colored, soft
sand. The coastline goes on for a long way and many people enjoy walking along it. Children
like to play in the surf and walk along the rocks that are visible at low tide. This is a fun
beach for people of all ages. 
In this paragraph:    
 the topic is West Beach
 the main idea (what the writer is saying about the topic) is that summer is a
wonderful time at West Beach
 What is topic sentence?
 In writing, the topic sentence is the main idea of each paragraph. It contains the
 focus of the paragraph and tells readers what the paragraph is going to be about.
 Although the topic sentence can be located anywhere in a paragraph, in academic
 essays, it is usually located at the beginning of each paragraph.
 For example:
 The topic is "global warming" and the controlling idea is "contributing factors."
 Topic Sentence: There are many possible contributing factors to global warming.

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