Focus on information and/or relevant theories. 0801.4.3

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1. Identify Topic Sentences - three paragraphs are shown, read and select topic sentences for each
2. Identifying the Topic Sentence - five paragraphs to read, each followed by three possible topic sentences
3. Identifying Topics and Main Ideas - lab activity checking understanding of general and specific elements as they relate to topic and main idea
4. Lab Activity: Identify Topic Sentence - read six paragraphs and select correct sentence
5. Topic, Central Point, and Details - lab activity to identify the topic, central point, and details in a textbook passage
6. Locate Topic Sentence - a lab activity to locate topic sentences and thesis statements in a textbook passage
7. Reading for Meaning - template to use as guide for reading; the question on the left-hand side will help you describe and analyze the text; the question on the right hand side will help focus your response
8. Topic Sentence Activities and Quizzes - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms
9. Topic Sentences and Concluding Sentences - four questions, each requiring essay answers - consider printing this and using it as part of a lesson

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