Topic sentences

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Poem

Topic sentences

Use of English practice

'A road less travelled'

This title refers to a poem that is often called 'the road less travelled'. 

We'll look at it together, you can find the text on Classroom

- what is it about?

We'll listen to Robert Frost himself, try to listen how he uses his voice to give the poem meaning

next slide

An extensive analysis of the poem, in case you are interested :) 

What is a topic sentence?

Topic sentence

Een topic sentence is de zin die de hoofdgedachte (onderwerp) van de alinea weerspiegeld. Door deze zin weet de lezer waar de alinea over zal gaan. De rest van de alinea gaat over dit onderwerp.

Example Essay

What's the thesis statement?

What's the first topic sentence? Examples/explanation?

What's the second topic sentence? Examples/explanation?

Topic sentence

On the next slide you will see a topic sentence. Can you give one supporting argument for this?

Graduating from high school is important for many different reasons.

Use of English

Open the assignment: Use of English Website Exercise in classroom

We will do the first few questions together.