Topic Sentences
Qualities of an Effective Topic Sentence
1. provides the overall point of a specific body paragraph
2. one complete sentence
3. provides the focus of the paragraph
4. the first sentence of each body paragraph
(required placement for this class)
5. should not announce intentions ("This paragraph will show . . .")
6. requires supporting evidence to prove and/or explain a manageable
idea
Topic Sentence or Bust
1. First, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
2. First, the Venetian offers romantic gondola rides.
3. First, Viva Madrid offers romantic music and delicious food.
4. First, Viva Madrid offers romantic music.
5. First, the Botanical Gardens are the perfect place to visit.
6. First, the Botanical Gardens offer a variety of hiking trails.
7. First, you will love the hiking trails.
8. First, the hiking trails are wonderful for everyone.
9. First, the Viva Madrid menu features a variety of delicious tapas.
10. This paragraph will show that the Viva Madrid menu features a
variety of delicious tapas.
11. My purpose in this paragraph is to demonstrate that Mandolino's
offers excellent service.
12. First, Mandolino's Restaurant features high-quality service.
13. Mandolino's Restaurant is located in Mexicali, Mexico.
14. First, the Hip Kitty features delicious fondue and mellow jazz.
15. First, The Hip Kitty features mellow jazz music.
16. First, the Hip Kitty is a good place to go for entertainment.
17. First, the Hip Kitty's jazz music provides appropriate entertainment
for a first date.
Effective Topic Sentences: 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 17
1. provides the overall point of a specific body paragraph
2. one complete sentence
3. provides the focus of the paragraph
4. the first sentence of each body paragraph
(required placement for this class)
5. should not announce intentions ("This paragraph will show . . .")
6. requires supporting evidence to prove and/or explain a manageable
idea
Topic Sentence or Bust
1. First, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
2. First, the Venetian offers romantic gondola rides.
3. First, Viva Madrid offers romantic music and delicious food.
4. First, Viva Madrid offers romantic music.
5. First, the Botanical Gardens are the perfect place to visit.
6. First, the Botanical Gardens offer a variety of hiking trails.
7. First, you will love the hiking trails.
8. First, the hiking trails are wonderful for everyone.
9. First, the Viva Madrid menu features a variety of delicious tapas.
10. This paragraph will show that the Viva Madrid menu features a
variety of delicious tapas.
11. My purpose in this paragraph is to demonstrate that Mandolino's
offers excellent service.
12. First, Mandolino's Restaurant features high-quality service.
13. Mandolino's Restaurant is located in Mexicali, Mexico.
14. First, the Hip Kitty features delicious fondue and mellow jazz.
15. First, The Hip Kitty features mellow jazz music.
16. First, the Hip Kitty is a good place to go for entertainment.
17. First, the Hip Kitty's jazz music provides appropriate entertainment
for a first date.
Effective Topic Sentences: 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 17