Writing a Topic Sentence

Write strong topic sentences! Learn to capture the main idea for clear paragraphs.

Directions: Write a topic sentence for each paragraph. Make sure your topic sentence expresses the main idea of the paragraph. Remember: You will need a SUBJECT and CONTROLLING IDEA that shows the main idea for the entire paragraph. Use a capital letter at the beginning of your sentence and use a period at the end. See the example below. Example: _. It is always sunny and warm. The beaches are gorgeous, with soft white sand and beautiful water. There are many fine restaurants in the Miami area, and most of the hotels offer terrific entertainment nightly. It's no wonder that Miami is my first choice for a vacation destination.Answer: Miami is the perfect place to take a vacation. 1. (Write a topic sentence for this paragraph.) He has collected stamps and coins ever since he was a child. He is very proud of his valuable collections. Paul also enjoys painting and drawing. Recently he has become interested in gardening. Out of all of his hobbies, Paul's favorite one is reading. He usually reads at least one book every week. Paul keeps busy with all of his hobbies. Write your topic sentence below. 2. (Write a Topic Sentence for this paragraph below.) I can't wait to come home from school and eat the delicious meals she has prepared. She is famous for her desserts like peach pie and chocolate soufflé. She is always experimenting with new recipes and trying different ingredients. No one in the world can cook the way my mom does.