Which one has the better catch attention the two intros
AVOID short choppy sentences
Use transitions
VARY sentences so they are not too much alike AVOID saying things like this paragraph is about
Let’s practice TOPIC SENTENCES TOGETHER
d.Benjamin’s intelligence and strong moral character make him the most important animal on the farm
GRADED ON YOUR OWN
TAG (Title, author, and genre)
3 or more sentences
1.Of the two intros, which one has the better catch attention?
2.Of the two intros, which one more clearly states the thesis or claim?
a)This paragraph will explain why Romeo and Juliet are responsible for their own deaths.
b)Even though several people are partially responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s deaths, Romeo and Juliet themselves are also accountable for taking their own lives.
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6.Topic Sentence #2 – CIRLCE the BEST TOPIC SENTENCE for a paragraph about Tybalt being responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s deaths.
EXPLAIN WHY it is the BEST topic sentence:
7.Topic Sentence #3 - NOW write a topic sentence on your own sentence for paragraph #3. The sentence you write will be about the FRIAR being responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s deaths