MAJOR AND MINOR POINTS IN AN ESSAY - Topic Sentence

STRUCTURE PARAGRAPHS

• First of all, it is important to know how to structure the paragraphs of our essay.
• The 3 basic parts of a paragraph are: topic, topic sentence, and supporting details.

STRUCTURE PARAGRAPHS

• The topic is the general idea of ​​the essay, the topic sentence specifies what is covered in the text, and the supporting details are sentences that have examples or facts that explain the topic sentence.
• These key elements are a guide so that the reader can read the essay in a clear and coherent way without losing any detail of the essay.

IDENTIFY AND SELECT TOPIC

• You need to choose a manageable topic which allows you to add interesting details.
• Be aware that it is not too general or too specific, you can have trouble when choosing details.

IDENTIFY AND SELECT TOPIC

• The topic is important for both the writer and reader.
• When readers identify it, they can understand what it is about.
• The topic is the general subject of the entire paragraph. Every sentence, in some way, will discuss the topic.

READ AND WRITE TOPIC SENTENCE

• We could examine that the topic sentence is the general statement.
• It can appears first, last or in the middle of the paragraph.
• To be effective, it has to be clear and concise, expressing a viewpoint about the topic.

THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT TOPIC SENTENCES

• A topic sentence states the main point of a paragraph. It is as a signpost for your readers, something that alerts them to the most important, interpretive points in your essay.
• Topic sentences are simple statements of facts that cannot be disputed. But not all are completely factual, sometimes it presents an opinion about a topic and may not offer all sides of the story.

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD TOPIC SENTENCE:

• Ask yourself what’s going on in your paragraph.
• Narrow the focus of your thesis
• Balance the topic sentence between specifics and general ideas.
• Hook your reader.
• Keep it short and sweet.
• Avoid to give your own opinion about the topic. Write facts.