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This is an introductory lesson about approaching paragraph writing. It will explain how  to identify and write a topic sentence.

A paragraph is made up of sentences that tell the topic and the main idea of a paragraph. A sentence is a group of words put together to express a complete thought. The basic paragraph is made up of three types of sentences shown below : Remember that every paragraph needs a topic sentence. Writing a good topic sentence is very important. It gives the reader an idea of what the paragraph is going to be about. It should arouse curiosity and interest in the reader. For example
 * Topic Sentence
 * Supporting Sentences
 * Concluding Sentence

'''The taxi driver carries people to different places. He carries people to work and school and back home again. He aslo carries people to the airport and shopping areas. Sometimes he carries people to the doctor and the hospital. Taxi drivers carry people from communities to towns or other communities. Most people could not get around without the taxi driver.'''

'''Topic Sentence: The taxi driver carries people to different places. '''In this sentence the reader know what the paprgraph will be about, "the taxi driver".

To find the topic sentence, ask yourself what the paraph is about.

Writing a topiic sentence is quite simple

First, State your main idea clearly.

Next, Balance the topic sentence between specifics and general ideas.

Then, Hook your reader

Finally, Give a reasonable opinion. The body of your paragraph is meant to prove your topic sentence.

Think  about a good topic sentence for the following paragraph.

Example : ________________________. I usually go skiing every weekend in the winter even though it is expensive. I love the feeling of flying down a mountain. The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can’t keep me away from the slopes on a winter day.

a) Skiing is expensive.

b) Skiing is my favourite sport.

c) Skiing is dangerous.

B would be the best choice because it sums up t what the paragraph is about.

TaneshaHenry (talk) 20:48, December 8, 2016 (UTC)Tanesha  Henry