2. Topic Sentence
• The topic sentence is the first sentence of the
paragraph.
• It lets you know what the paragraph is going
to be about.
3. Paragraph Body
• Next is the paragraph body, or the supporting
sentences.
• These are usually 2 or 3 sentences that talk
give more information about the topic
sentence.
4. Conclusion
• This is the final sentence of the paragraph.
• It usually sums up the topic or restates the
topic sentence but in a different way.
5. Time to Kickoff
• What is a topic sentence?
–A. The first sentence of the paragraph.
–B. The 2 or 3 sentences in the middle
of the paragraph.
6. 2nd Quarter
• Which part of the paragraph restates the
topic sentence, but in a different way?
–A. The Body of the Paragraph
–B. The Conclusion
7. 3rd Quarter
• The 2 to 3 sentences in the middle of the
paragraph serve what purpose?
– A. They introduce the topic of the paragraph.
– B. They give more information about the topic
sentence, and are known as the body of the
paragraph.
8. 4th Quarter
• Which of the following, is a good topic
sentence?
– A. The Declaration of Independence was
created by the Americans in an attempt to
break free from the harsh treatment of
Britain.
– B. There was a declaration of independence
and it was real good.
