Topic Sentences

What is a topic sentence?

• first sentence of the body paragraph that will convey the main idea of the paragraph

• Its the “what” and the “why”, it should connect with the thesis statement

Argument and Synthesis Essays

• When considering X, one must first recognize that….. because……

• To understand X one must consider

• Having already established/demonstrate that …… one must recognize… that

RA

• A choice that the author makes is X to convince the audience…..

• In order to ultamitley convince the (audience) the speaker ……

• To persuade the audience the speaker…….

• In order to convey his/her message the speaker….

Conclusion paragraphs

• When considering the topic it becomes clear/evident that….

• Close examination of the Topic reveals that….

• Thus…

• As a result…

• Therefore….

  • these are just as important as other topic sentences

  • it’s just a preview of the main idea