How to Write a Topic Sentence | English Writing Skills | 2020

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июн 2024
  • This video clearly explains what a Topic Sentence is and how to write one. There are many examples of what they look like and when we use them. Do you need one for a Process Paragraph or an Opinion Paragraph? Watch and Learn!
    This lesson is designed for students who are beginning to write paragraphs in English. It is also for those students who have doubts about what a topic sentence really looks like.
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    Anne and Wendy
    0:00 Introduction
    0:29 Writing Skills English Language Learners
    3:55 How do I write one?
    6:48 Which is the BEST topic sentence?
    10:07 More Practice
    14:06 Different Topic Sentences for Different Paragraphs
    18:18 What is the PURPOSE of your paragraph?

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  • @samanthamckinzie8479
    @samanthamckinzie8479 3 года назад +22

    I've been searching for a great way to explain how to write a central idea for informative writing and this video is it. I know it is focused on a topic sentence, but in 3rd grade, writing the central idea sentence follows these steps exactly. What an amazing teacher you are! Thank you!

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  3 года назад +1

      Samantha - thank you so much for your kind words. We truly appreciate that! 😃

  • @zaphenath73
    @zaphenath73 Год назад +2

    Thank you for explaining the topic sentence structure. I never truly learned how to write it properly. The way you broke it down, will empower anyone in their writing. I wish I had a teacher like you when I was a kid. Thank you again.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate them! It is wonderful to hear that this video helped you. All my best to you. 😃

  • @janetlara2983
    @janetlara2983 Год назад +1

    Thank you for helping us understand the Topic sentence 👍👍💓🙏🙏🙏

  • @zugeiryrodriguez2578
    @zugeiryrodriguez2578 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much!! you helped me a lot. you got it pretty clear. i've been having problems creating topic sentences, but now i undertand it.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад

      That is great to hear! Best of luck in your English writing :).

  • @srenyvas1
    @srenyvas1 Год назад +3

    Thanks for taking your time to teach very basic which i missed or not focussed during childhood. It really needed when i write business letters. Thanks a ton!

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      You are very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment. 😃

  • @nischalsunar8190
    @nischalsunar8190 3 года назад +5

    Thank you so much for this wonderful tutor. This helps me understand the exact meaning of topic sentences in many ways and how to use certain elements to create topic sentences.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  3 года назад

      You are very welcome! This is wonderful to hear. Also, thank you for your kind comment. 😃

    • @angelmendezdilema
      @angelmendezdilema 2 года назад +1

      That is nice

  • @fmforms3357
    @fmforms3357 2 года назад +2

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    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад

      That is kind of you to say. We are so happy to hear that this video helped you. That is why we are here :).

  • @jacquelinecunningham699
    @jacquelinecunningham699 3 года назад

    Thank you for your service to English Learners!

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  3 года назад

      You are very welcome! Thank you for being here with us :)

  • @EliceDusava
    @EliceDusava Месяц назад

    Thankyou so much 🙏

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    @akmalsharif2510 Год назад

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    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      Thank you so much for you thoughtful comment. I truly appreciate that 😃!

  • @being_mpimpa2020
    @being_mpimpa2020 2 года назад

    watched it over and over again...i didnt beleive I was finaaly understanding the whole issue of topic sentences....wow!

  • @randomideas5475
    @randomideas5475 Год назад

    thank you. this is exactly what i was looking for.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      So happy to hear that! You are very welcome 😃.

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    @user-jg3rk1ny3f 7 месяцев назад

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    @paralympicorgnp9091 Год назад

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    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      Welcome! We are so happy to have you here learning with us. 😃

  • @gracerojasacosta38
    @gracerojasacosta38 Год назад

    Brilliant explanation!!! Many thanks!

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      Thank you VERY much. I truly appreciate that you chose to learn with us. Best to you 😃!

  • @shandani7215
    @shandani7215 3 года назад

    Thank you for making it simple.

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    @andualemfayissa8645 Год назад

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    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      You are very welcome! And, thank you for the kind words and for learning with us. 😃

  • @asma-te6wj
    @asma-te6wj 3 года назад +1

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    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  3 года назад

      You are very welcome! We are so happy to hear that 😃.

  • @PanteraJOE123
    @PanteraJOE123 2 года назад +1

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  • @alaaalfadhel1938
    @alaaalfadhel1938 2 года назад

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    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад

      Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Also, I am very happy to hear that this video helped you. 😃

  • @desuraviprasad3461
    @desuraviprasad3461 3 года назад +1

    Thank you very much Madam. Very clear explanation and the concept is understood easily. Inviting more videos from you in future. Thanking you once again Madam.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  3 года назад

      You are very welcome! We are thrilled to hear that the video helped you 😃.

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    @THEG4MINGLEGEND 5 месяцев назад

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    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  4 месяца назад

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    @pronwanatraschaseeha7872 3 года назад +1

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  • @JohannaMoisander
    @JohannaMoisander 3 года назад +1

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  • @dima2036
    @dima2036 Год назад

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    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      You are very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to learn with us. 😃

  • @nadabassma1161
    @nadabassma1161 2 года назад

    Splendid explanation 🙏🏻thanks a million time.

  • @balabala9442
    @balabala9442 Год назад

    A masterpiece on the topic of topic sentence.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      Thank you so much! We are happy that you chose to learn with us 😃.

  • @ngano9617
    @ngano9617 Год назад

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    @shaimaagabal7194 Год назад

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  • @trinityw3964
    @trinityw3964 Год назад +1

    Great video I feel way more confident in my writing skills now

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      That is wonderful to hear! Thank you for learning with us. 😃😃😃

  • @user-yq1sg7ko7c
    @user-yq1sg7ko7c 3 месяца назад

    Thanks a lot for explaining it in a easy way.

  • @thuytrangtongthi793
    @thuytrangtongthi793 2 года назад +1

    Thank for your clear explanation, which helps me to know how to shape my lessons for my students in my next class, many thanks!

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад +1

      You are very welcome! Your students are lucky to have such a thoughtful teacher :).

    • @thuytrangtongthi793
      @thuytrangtongthi793 2 года назад

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  • @user-jv9fo3mu7p
    @user-jv9fo3mu7p 8 месяцев назад

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  • @laradft9735
    @laradft9735 2 года назад

    Thank you so much
    It helped a lot😊💛

  • @mariamkinen8036
    @mariamkinen8036 3 года назад +1

    Make a statement that you can justify by your opinions. Yes.

  • @alia10s19
    @alia10s19 2 года назад

    One of the best video I've ever seen about explaining the paragraph. )))

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад

      Thank you very much. That is a very kind comment. I truly appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Keep on learning; you can do this!

    • @buentyjoseph137
      @buentyjoseph137 Месяц назад

      Best video ever

  • @alexamedina1866
    @alexamedina1866 3 года назад

    thank you soo much !!!

  • @drock5757
    @drock5757 2 года назад

    Thank you for the clear explanation. Breaking down the topic sentence into individual parts really helped me understand it better.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад +1

      So happy that this video helped you. Best of luck in your writing. You can do this!

    • @drock5757
      @drock5757 2 года назад

      @@WorldwideSpeak I just had my English midterms today and I feel that my writing improved due to your tips. Thank you again!

  • @tamilsweety4885
    @tamilsweety4885 2 года назад

    You are clearly teaching about topic sentence
    It's very useful for me .....

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад

      So happy to hear that you found the video useful! That is great news. Also, we are glad to have you here learning with us!!

  • @sophakhut8626
    @sophakhut8626 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the explanation, it was great for me❤

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  9 месяцев назад

      I am so happy to hear that! Thank you for learning with us😃.

  • @abderrafimansari4643
    @abderrafimansari4643 Год назад

    Good after-noon professor ! Thanks a lot for your super lesson . Welcome to Morocco if possible ..... We will be glad if you will visit Morocco.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      You are very welcome! I'm so happy to hear that you liked the lesson. 😃

  • @mcrtechnotrend6360
    @mcrtechnotrend6360 2 года назад +1

    Great video...I expect more videos to show for my kid...Thanks madam...

  • @isabelsakura2420
    @isabelsakura2420 2 года назад

    Thank you 😊 💓

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад +1

      You are welcome. I appreciate you learning with us!!

  • @navruzakarimova6750
    @navruzakarimova6750 Год назад

    Thanks so muuuuch🙃🙃

  • @brightroad2success313
    @brightroad2success313 3 года назад

    Good way for adults to learn how to write topic sentences!

  • @msohaib_rumi632
    @msohaib_rumi632 2 года назад

    your smile and way of speaking is beautiful!

  • @musazidan9766
    @musazidan9766 Год назад

    thank you for your lesson

  • @baslielalene4702
    @baslielalene4702 Год назад

    Thank you.

  • @ferhinatariq9449
    @ferhinatariq9449 3 года назад +1

    Tysm for sharing, it helped me alot

  • @abdulkadirmoge6221
    @abdulkadirmoge6221 2 года назад

    A lesson changed in my understanding of Topic Sentence. Thank you!

  • @alqaseemgarba8945
    @alqaseemgarba8945 2 года назад

    Great explanation

  • @uyuyangarfield4815
    @uyuyangarfield4815 2 года назад

    This video is very useful.Thank you mem.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад

      So happy to hear that! It is nice to have you here learning with us :).

  • @jacendublin7120
    @jacendublin7120 Год назад

    Thank you so much ma'am for uploading this kind video ma'am , it's a very interesting and informative ❤😊.

  • @rajaloni8704
    @rajaloni8704 19 дней назад

    I have a query regarding the Topic sentence & Thesis statement , beside the literature These can be found in technical/expository text ?(excuse any typo)

  • @kba3730
    @kba3730 Год назад

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  • @Rokibulsclassroom
    @Rokibulsclassroom 3 месяца назад

    Need more, please

  • @abrantie4real396
    @abrantie4real396 Год назад

    Thank you

  • @ourparadise9721
    @ourparadise9721 2 года назад

    Thank you so much

  • @nomanmalik677
    @nomanmalik677 3 года назад +1

    You slayed it and saved my life that's why i owe you my gratitude... and now am gonna kill English essay writing, once again thanks a lot...

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  3 года назад

      That is the best news I have all day! I am so happy this video helped you :).

  • @camilamedina4729
    @camilamedina4729 Год назад

    Thanks a lot :)

  • @MrWorldlearning
    @MrWorldlearning 2 года назад

    I really appreciate your clear explanation. It is very easy to understand after watching this video. Agus S-Bogor - Indonesia

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад

      Thank you for your kind words. I am thankful that this video helped you! Best of luck to you with your English writing. 😃

  • @joymaunatlala7009
    @joymaunatlala7009 2 года назад +1

    thank you very much mam. I love you

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    @janaabdelhak6659 2 года назад

    Very good. Keep it up pls.

  • @tahirali6579
    @tahirali6579 2 года назад

    Really impressive Madam, the way you are explaining things.

  • @bilalahmed-nc9ec
    @bilalahmed-nc9ec Год назад +3

    Respected Madam,I learned a lot from you.Thanks for that.
    I would also request you that kindly record lectures on these topics:
    Reading comprehension ( tips & strategies--advanced to high level)
    Precis Writing ( Tips & Strategies --Advancedvto high level)
    😊

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      Great suggestions! I will add them to my list. Have a wonderful 2023 😃.

    • @maryamsohi9574
      @maryamsohi9574 Год назад

      are you preparing for civil services?

  • @donnajohnson5923
    @donnajohnson5923 Год назад

    Great video. I would include the thesis statement as well though.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      Thank you! That is a good suggestion!!In the end, I decided to make a separate video for Thesis Statements so as not to confuse my students. But maybe I should add a link for the Thesis video in the show notes. 🤔

  • @angelmendezdilema
    @angelmendezdilema 2 года назад +1

    Not sure if it is Saturday morning or afternoon or night

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    @user-nx8vg7hw5w 2 года назад

    جيد

  • @meriemrahal9368
    @meriemrahal9368 Год назад +2

    YOUR LESSON IS BRILLIANT FOR ME, I REALLY RECOMMEND THE OTHERS TO WATCH IT.
    ACTUALLY I HAVE A QUESTION HOW COULD WE DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A TOO GENERAL TOPIC SENTENCE AND TOO SPECIFIC ONE? BECAUSE IN BOTH OF THEM WE CANNOT WRITE IDEAS WE FACE DIFFICULTIES TO WRITE OUR NEXT SENTENCES. I WILL BE HAPPY IF YOU ANSWER MY QUESTION.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад +2

      Thank you for your kind words!
      As for the topic sentence, remember if your topic is too general (ex Travel), it will have NO controlling idea. The controlling idea is what narrows your focus.
      For example, if you write something like this: Traveling is wonderful - that is too general. You can narrow the focus by writing this: Traveling on a budget is quite simple.That topic sentence tells the reader you will talk about traveling and focus on doing it inexpensively. From there you can give a few examples of how to do this.
      Hopefully, this helps😃.

    • @meriemrahal9368
      @meriemrahal9368 Год назад

      @@WorldwideSpeak thanks again
      I really appreciate your answer to me.

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад +1

      @@meriemrahal9368 You are very welcome! We are thankful to have you learning with us😀.

  • @Anita-wc5qg
    @Anita-wc5qg Год назад

    Hello alot of people say the first sentence is the topic sentence but inside a introduction paragraph not it's not we have to remember that the Hook is the first sentence in the introduction because it grabs the readers attention to keep reading then u have your topic sentence

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад

      You are correct that in an introduction paragraph - the first sentence is typically the "hook". And for that matter, the conclusion paragraph typically begins with a re-stated thesis.
      The topic sentence - as I taught it here - is for a simple paragraph. We use the topic sentence for our body paragraphs when we write essays. It keep our paragraphs focus and easy to read.
      Hope this helps! Thank you for learning with us 😃.

  • @HHarb-qn2oh
    @HHarb-qn2oh 6 месяцев назад

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  • @learnenglishwithsirnoorkha8758

    Windy, you are charismatic in terms of writing.
    Would you mind suggesting me some inevitably important books on academic and grammar?

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words! Are looking for books that teach English grammar? And what sort of academic books are you looking for? Once I know more, I am happy to make some suggestions. 😃

    • @learnenglishwithsirnoorkha8758
      @learnenglishwithsirnoorkha8758 Год назад

      @@WorldwideSpeak Respected ma'am, I look for autentic grammar which should deal with writing aspects and come as a resource for teacher to teach different concepts of grammar. Moreover, I need an academic writing book which should touch upon the essay writing, types of essays, sentence, sentence improvement, paragraph writing, types of paragraphs and likewise aspects.
      I have done masters in English literature and linguistics and I feel it absolutely privileged to mention that I have been hugely inspired by your teaching.

  • @Hussain-Tea
    @Hussain-Tea Год назад +1

    الله يعين

  • @hejhejddawwa2249
    @hejhejddawwa2249 2 года назад +1

    Subject, Verb, Object. Sentence.

  • @BeyyNaam
    @BeyyNaam Год назад

    "Transition from paragraph to paragraph." Did you make video on this? please copy link here.

  • @Funfilckskids24
    @Funfilckskids24 2 года назад

    Okk

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    @mkhanm_k_p8175 Год назад

    .....have fallen for you😍💖

  • @abdolhamedsharef2924
    @abdolhamedsharef2924 Год назад

    I need to understand annotated bibliography and make it

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    @timestoryserieschannel4854 2 года назад

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  • @MohamedHussein-ez5zl
    @MohamedHussein-ez5zl 2 года назад

    Is the topic sentence like the the thesis?

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад +1

      Yes! A thesis is the sentence in an essay which gives the main idea of the essay. The topic sentence gives the main idea of a paragraph.

  • @nayifmohammed7171
    @nayifmohammed7171 2 месяца назад

    I really do like your effort in explaining the steps of writing a topic sentence. But, can you do us a favor and provide us with a whole paragraph through which you explain the controlling idea. Accept my regards

  • @jimhutcherson7793
    @jimhutcherson7793 4 месяца назад +1

    My octopus teacher

  • @angelmendezdilema
    @angelmendezdilema 2 года назад +1

    I need 6 topic sentences

    • @angelmendezdilema
      @angelmendezdilema 2 года назад +1

      We need it too

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад

      Hello! Apologies for the delay. Were you able to write your topic sentences? Hopefully, the video helped you :).

  • @hongsengrov9240
    @hongsengrov9240 2 года назад

    2 times the original speed is recommended

    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  2 года назад

      That is a great way to make the video appropriate for your specific level! 👏

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    @figgleja3365 Год назад

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    • @WorldwideSpeak
      @WorldwideSpeak  Год назад +1

      I like the 😎! Thanks for visiting our channel.