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Writing an Effective Essay
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Topic Sentence Opening sentence that contains the paragraph (or essay’s) main idea. A good topic sentence lets your readers know what to expect from the rest of the paragraph.
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Supporting Details The sentences that should support the topic sentence.
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Closing Sentence Sentence that should restate, review, or emphasize the main idea of the paragraph. Conclude the main point.
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Good Essay Topics What is the best invention of all time? Why? Is ambition always a good thing? Can you think of when it might actually be harmful? Do you think you would like to be a teacher? Imagine what it would be like, think of the good and bad aspects.
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Good Topic Sentences The best invention of all time is the oven. Ambition is not always a positive attribute to have. I believe that I would be an effective teacher to students. What is the best invention of all time? Why? Is ambition always a good thing? Can you think of when it might actually be harmful? Do you think you would like to be a teacher? Imagine what it would be like, think of the good and bad aspects.
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Due Friday, October 10 th !
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