WRITING TOPIC SENTENCES WRITING SKILL

TOPIC SENTENCE: The “BIG IDEA” of the paragraph The most general Summarizes the rest of the paragraph

MAIN POINTS: Explain the topic sentence A little specific

DETAILS: Explain each main point. Very specific Examples, stories, extra explanation

Smoking can kill you Smoking makes it hard to exercise Smoking gives you yellow teeth

Smoking has three bad effects. Smoking can kill you Smoking makes it hard to exercise Smoking gives you yellow teeth

Smoking makes it hard to exercise Smoking gives you yellow teeth There are three health reasons why you shouldn’t smoke. Smoking can kill you Smoking makes it hard to exercise Smoking gives you yellow teeth

With English, you can make new friends You can also get a good job It is easier to travel with English

With English, you can make new friends You can also get a good job English is important for several reasons. With English, you can make new friends You can also get a good job It is easier to travel with English

Inside a topic sentence 1-2 words CONTROLLING IDEA (OPINION) Smoking has three bad effects. English is important for several reasons. is not very useful for a few reasons. Drinking alcohol should be illegal.

Inside a topic sentence Controlling Idea TOPIC There are three bad effects of smoking. There are several reasons why English is important. There are three disadvantages of