How to Write the Topic Sentence Topic sentences are often incorrectly defined as the first sentences in a paragraph. Topic sentences‚ in fact‚ can be situated as the second or third sentence. Topic sentence is about introducing the main idea of a paragraph‚ not about chronology. It should discuss an idea only in generic terms without providing too many details. How to Write Supporting Sentences Supporting sentences are also called detail sentences and they constitute the body of the paragraph
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believe the President should OR should not tamper with the individual’s right to own guns and briefly give three reasons (or mention the three articles that you will use to support your position) why you feel that way. • Body – Begin with a topic sentence that states your first reason or article that shows why gun ownership and use should be untouched OR limited. Provide a quote (#1) that supports your opinion. Explain what that
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in Space Topic: Yuri Gagarin General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about first man who escaped Earth’s gravity and appeared in space. Thesis: Gagarin was to be the very first man being in space. Introduction Attention Getter: What would you think if I ask who was the first man in space? First idea is Neil Armstrong? Isn’t it? But what if I say that there was cosmonaut from Soviet Union who traveled in space one year earlier? Significance of Topic: Sounds not
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Poetry Essay: Model introductions and topic sentences Sample introduction: Our lives are built around relationships. These relationships may be of various types‚ such as with family‚ community‚ and the natural world. Poets‚ as keen observers of people‚ offer insights into the nature of human behaviour in their relationships. They reveal that often people use the power they have in their relationships in harmful ways. Sample topic sentences: In “The Child Who Walks Backwards‚” Lorna Crozier exposes
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FULL SENTENCE OUTLINE Introduction I. AG- Picture Going 110 in this (SHOW PICTURE) II. RtoA- I know it’s a pick-up truck ‚ but think about being behind the wheel‚ think about all the power pulling them 26s III. THE-My passion for driving fast has gotten me into a lot of trouble with police IV. Pre- First‚ I will discuss how I fell in love with driving fast and the reason I love to do it‚ then I will talk about how it has gotten me into alot of trouble Transition: I know most if not everyone
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I. What is the understanding of drug use and drug abuse? A. Drug abuse is the use of illegal drugs or the misuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. 1. Many people use drugs in order to escape physical and emotional discomfort. 2. People who use and abuse illegal drugs are people who do not want to face life. Instead of learning how to deal with their stress and anxiety‚ they choose to try to hide by taking mind-altering substances. B. Millions of Americans also
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Topic Outline KNOWLEDGE ON THE STEPS IN MAKING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP FORM OF BUSINESS: DOES IT MATTER? Thesis Statement: The knowledge on the steps in making financial statements greatly matters to the success of a sole proprietorship form of business. I. Introduction: Definition of sole proprietorship‚ forming a sole proprietorship‚ and thesis statement II. Financial statements of a sole proprietorship business A. Elements of financial statements 1.
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Supporting Details (Topic Sentence) Filipino Youth today are more engage into technology. 1. They prefer virtual interaction like text messaging‚ e-mail‚ Internet chat‚ and surfing rather than personal interaction. 2. Because of socializing on internet‚ children are more prone to cyber bullying. 3. The outcome is not generational; it is more like a popular trend as Filipinos of all ages have easy access through cellular phones and internet cafes. B. Second Supporting Details (Topic Sentence) Young man and
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Principles of Cleaning and Sanitizing: Cleaning and Sanitizing are two distinct processes used for very different purposes. Cleaning is the physical removal of soil and food residues from surface of equipment and utensils. Sanitizing is the treatment of a surface that has been previously cleaned to reduce the number of disease-causing microorganisms to safe levels. The equipment and supplies used for cleaning are different from those used for sanitizing. Removal of Food Particles: Scrape and flush
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Thesis Statement and Informal Outline Worksheet Thesis Statement: To effectively achieve personal responsibility you must hold yourself accountable for what you’re trying to accomplish. You must take charge or your actions by practicing discipline and using time management skills. If you can master this art‚ it can be translated to any aspect of your life‚ including college success. Informal Outline: I: Personal responsibility‚ in my opinion‚ is the key to being successful. To effectively
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