Why do we use topic sentences

A topic sentence has many important duties to a paragraph.

A topic sentence must highlight the main idea of a paragraph, letting the reader know what the paragraph will be about. The topic sentence must present an idea that will unify the rest of the paragraph while relating it back to the main thesis of the paper.

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Answer:

We use them to help the reader understand what the paragraph will be about/what it was about before or after reading it.

Explanation:

11. What does Jose have to do with Tita's father's death?

Essential Question #2: Why are high school sports so important to many adults?

Where does Bri live in the book On the come up?

3.) Passive: Their house was built by ten construction workers.
Active:__________________.
4.) Passive: Meaningful lessons were taught to us by teacher Kelly.
Active:__________________.
5.) Passive: A lullaby song was sung by her.
Active:__________________.​



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Read this excerpt from "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."


Walter Mitty stopped the car in front of the building where his wife went to have her hair done. "Remember to get those overshoes while I’m having my hair done," she said. "I don’t need overshoes," said Mitty. She put her mirror back into her bag. "We’ve been all through that," she said, getting out of the car. "You’re not a young man any longer." He raced the engine a little. "Why don’t you wear your gloves? Have you lost your gloves?"

What does the dialogue in the excerpt show about Mitty's wife?


She is nagging and controlling.


She is confused and anxious.


She is kind and considerate.


She is clever and amusing.

Which method of development was used In this paragraph?

A. Example
B.Sequence of events
C. Cause and effect
D. Comparison and contrast

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what are the similarities and differences of reading and writing. write at least 2-3 similarities and differences.

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The box is filled with _______
items to be moved to the other room

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If you could, please check my dialogue. I'm not too sure if it is all grammatically correct.

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At the beginning of the passage, what is Makayla getting ready to do?
A) open Christmas presents
B
go trick-or-treating on Halloween
С
go on an Easter egg hunt
D
eat Thanksgiving dinner

Soccer is a popular sport in many countries throughout the world. It is a sport many children love to play. Some kids spend a lot of time on
the computer or in front of television. Sitting all day can be unhealthy. Playing soccer gives children the chance to run. Running can help kids stay fit.
Soccer also helps children learn to get along with others. It teaches them to work together. Playing soccer gives children the chance to make friends
and to stay healthy. It is a great sport for everyone!
Which two sentences best describe why the author thinks children should play soccer?
U 1. Many children love to play soccer.
2. Playing soccer will help kids stay healthy.
3. Soccer is a popular sport throughout the world.
Soccer teaches children to play well with others.
5. Many kids spend a lot of time in front of a computer.

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In what ways is racism woven into the fabric of American institutions

IS UNCHOOPPING a tree possible? What does the writer ask us to do indirectly​

Amy's lecture
O enraged Laurie
inspired Laurie
embarrassed Laurie
O praised Lauries

Read this excerpt from chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter.

Lastly, in lieu of these shifting scenes, came back the rude market-place of the Puritan settlement, with all the townspeople assembled and levelling their stern regards at Hester Prynne,—yes, at herself,—who stood on the scaffold of the pillory, an infant on her arm, and the letter A, in scarlet, fantastically embroidered with gold thread, upon her bosom!

What is the effect of the underlined words in this excerpt?
They impart a mood of distress and shame.
They impart a mood of nostalgia and self-reflection.
They provide a visual image of the violent setting.
They provide historical insight into the Puritan setting.

The Newsela article, "Shelter Dog Protects Owner with Epilepsy," ends with Parker saying, "Our family rescued Toby … but he really rescued me."

How does this sentence help develop the idea that rescue dogs can become important family members?


It shows that having a dog is an important part of childhood.

It shows that even though Parker's family gave Toby a home, Toby now protects Parker's life.

It explains how rescue dogs like Toby are just as adorable and friendly as dogs from a pet shop.

It contrasts Toby's situation in the shelter with his new life with Parker.

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When
you are able to see through the subtle messages that are all around by becoming a
critical reader, you are then able to decide for yourself if you want to:
O contribute financially to the movement
O accept or reject these ideas.
O delete all of your social media accounts
Obecome a superhero

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which element of text best helps the reader determine the central idea​

Which answer choice is an example of a full citation? (Keller 22). (Helen Keller, p. 22). The Story of My Life by Helen Keller. Keller, Helen. The Story of My Life. New York: Doubleday, 1903. Print.

What is the following an example of? Susie yelled at her mother, then she tried to punch her brother before running up to her room and slamming the door. *

glittering generalities
protagonist
direct characterization
indirect characterization

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The Columbian exchange was a major moment in history that caused the increase of trade networks throughout the world and for silver to be mined in the polosi, mines in the Neworld, which grabs the attention of china who used to get their silver from japan. China soon required silver to be used as their form of currency, causing the demand for it to grow. The global flow of silver throughout the world affected the economic system of china by persuading foreign trade to be allowed to gain more silver.

I went out to the hazel wood,

Because a fire was in my head,

And cut and peeled a hazel wand,

And hooked a berry to a thread;

And when white moths were on the wing,

And moth-like stars were flickering out,

I dropped the berry in a stream

And caught a little silver trout.



When I had laid it on the floor

I went to blow the fire a-flame,

But something rustled on the floor,

And someone called me by my name:

It had become a glimmering girl

With apple blossom in her hair

Who called me by my name and ran

And faded through the brightening air.



Though I am old with wandering

Through hollow lands and hilly lands,

I will find out where she has gone,

And kiss her lips and take her hands;

And walk among long dappled grass,

And pluck till time and times are done,

The silver apples of the moon,

The golden apples of the sun.

—“The Song of Wandering Aengus,”
William Butler Yeats

Write a few sentences describing what you visualized, heard, and smelled when you imagined the poem.