1. Topic Sentences How to add well written topic sentences.

2. Topic Sentences Remember topic sentences are the main idea of the paragraph. They should tell the reader what the paragraph is about. They should answer the question: What is the point of all of this?

3. _________________________. She was a princess and the wife of the pharaoh. She was born in the desert. When her husband died, her ten-year-old stepson was supposed to become pharaoh. Hatshepsut said that he was too young to rule on his own. So she was named co-ruler. She ruled for about 15 years until her death in 1458 BC. Choose the best topic sentence. A.Hatshepsut is an ancient Egyptian name. B.Hatshepsut organized a trading expedition. C.Hatshepsut was one of the few female rulers in Egypt. D.There were few female rulers in Egypt.

4. _________________________. She was a princess and the wife of the pharaoh. She was born in the desert. When her husband died, her ten-year-old stepson was supposed to become pharaoh. Hatshepsut said that he was too young to rule on his own. So she was named co-ruler. She ruled for about 15 years until her death in 1458 BC. Which of the following facts would support the topic sentence? A.During her reign, she ordered trips to look for gold and ivory. B.The current prime minister of Egypt was Ahmed Nazif. C.Egypt is the size of Texas. D.Egypt is one of the most ancient civilizations in the world.

5. In 1066, the Normans of France conquered England. England’s best land was divided among the Norman nobleman. Then, Normans took over all of the positions in the government, courts, and church. The English language gained many French words at this time. The French-speaking Normans ruled England, and the English-speaking people were there servants. Which event happened first? A.Norman noblemen divided the land. B.Norman took positions all over the country. C.Normans conquered England. D.English-speaking people served the Normans.

6. The use of money has a long and far-reaching history. The oldest known coins date from about 700BC. The ancient Greeks stamped important historical information on their coins. Paper money was used in China by 1300 BC. Some of the first paper money in North America was playing cards. What is the topic sentence in this paragraph? A.Sentence 1 B.Sentence 2 C.Sentence 3 D.Sentence 4

7. Read the following paragraph and decide which detail could be added to support the topic sentence. The Venus flytrap is a plan that can catch insects. The tip of each leaf of the Venus flytrap has two pads that hinge at the base. Each pad has sensitive hairs on its surface. When an insect lands on a pad, these hairs move slightly, causing the pads to snap shut. If you want help catching insects in your home, you might want to get a Venus flytrap. A.The Venus flytrap is a plant that can be grown indoors. B.The pitcher plant is another carnivorous plant. C.It takes the flytrap about ten days to digest its food. D.The long “teeth” at the edges of the pads keep insects from escaping.

8. Create a topic sentence for each of the paragraphs. 1. _____________ They walk to school every morning. Afterschool, the boys ride their bikes and play games together. Sometimes, Joseph and Tom sleep at each other’s house. The boys like to be together.

9. Create a topic sentence for each of the paragraphs. 2. _____________ First, you get two slices of bread. Next, you spread peanut butter on one slice of bread. Then, you spread jelly on the other slice of bread. Last, you put the two slices together and you eat!

10. Create a topic sentence for each of the paragraphs. 3. _____________ Dogs know how to do tricks. They love to run and play. Dogs are furry and very cute. They love to lick you when you hug them. They are fun to have. 4. _____________ I like decorating my tree with lights. Santa Claus brings us nice presents. In the morning, we get to open our presents and play with our toys. Then, our family eats a big dinner for Christmas. I love Christmas with my family.

11. Create a topic sentence for each of the paragraphs. 5. _____________ She lets me buy my own clothes. I get to try on different shoes. My mom takes me to eat lunch. Then, we look at toys at the toy store. When we leave, she lets me help her with the bags and we go home.