You want to write a paragraph about the benefits of reading. Write a topic sentence that clearly states the main idea of this paragraph.

Reading offers numerous benefits, including expanding your vocabulary, improving your comprehension, and enhancing your imagination.

Writing Topic Sentences

5th Grade•30 minutes•NZ curriculum

I can write a clear topic sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

Topic sentences tell the reader what the paragraph is going to be about.

The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph.

A topic sentence is usually the first sentence in a paragraph.

This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a topic sentence?

2. Imagine you are writing a paragraph about your favorite animal. Write a topic sentence that introduces this paragraph.

3. Where is the topic sentence usually located in a paragraph?

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Topic Sentences

Susana Williams