Paragraph Structure: Topic Sentence
Understanding that a paragraph has a main idea expressed in a topic sentence.
Key Questions
- Identify the topic sentence in a given paragraph.
- Construct a clear topic sentence for a paragraph.
- Explain the role of a topic sentence in guiding the reader.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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