Writing Strong Topic Sentences
Open each paragraph with the main point.
Examples
- Technology has changed education.
Key rules
- A topic sentence states the main idea of its paragraph
- It should be specific enough to be argued or developed
- Supporting sentences should all relate to it
Common mistakes
- Technology is interesting. → Technology has changed the way students research and take notes.
Use cases
- Essays
- Reports
- Articles
💡 Tip: Read only the first sentence of each paragraph: it should tell you the paragraph's main point.