English · KS3 Y7 · Writing & Composition

Paragraphs & topic sentences

Paragraphs & topic sentencesFree1:43Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • A topic sentence tells the reader what a paragraph is about, like a headline.
  • It contains the topic plus the main point the paragraph will make.
  • Each topic sentence should support the essay's overall argument, and the rest of the paragraph backs it up with evidence.
  • Topic sentences usually open a paragraph and can link back to the previous paragraph.
  • Words such as 'however' or 'on the other hand' let a topic sentence signal a contrast.

In this clip

Runs 1:43, from 0:11 to 1:54 of the full video.

Also coversLinking paragraphs smoothly
Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
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A quick, focused explanation of topic sentences and how they keep each paragraph to one idea.

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