Lecture 7 (1) Topic Sentence
Lecture 7（1） Topic Sentence
Outline 1.elements of writing a topic sentence; 2.common errors in writing a topic sentence; 3.position of a topic sentence
Outline ß 1. elements of writing a topic sentence; ß 2. common errors in writing a topic sentence; ß 3. position of a topic sentence
Elements of Writing a Topic Sentence Three important points to remember: 1)It is a complete sentence; 2)It contains both a topic and a controlling idea; 3)It gives only the main idea
Elements of Writing a Topic Sentence ß Three important points to remember: ß 1) It is a complete sentence; ß 2) It contains both a topic and a controlling idea; ß 3) It gives only the main idea
Take a look at the following sentences,and decide which one is a good topic sentence. 1) Registering for college classes can be a frustrating experience for new students. 2) Driving on freeways requires still alertness. 3) The slang expression "so long"(meaning goodbye)is probably a corruption(误用) of the Arabic"salaam(问安)
Take a look at the following sentences, and decide which one is a good topic sentence. 1) Registering for college classes can be a frustrating experience for new students. 2) Driving on freeways requires still alertness. 3) The slang expression “so long” (meaning goodbye) is probably a corruption（误用） of the Arabic “salaam(问安)
Common errors in writing a topic sentence 1)Announcements rather than statements a.The subject of this paper will be my parents. b.I want to talk about the crime wave in our country. c.The "baby boom"generation is the concern of this essay
Common errors in writing a topic sentence ß 1)Announcements rather than statements a. The subject of this paper will be my parents. b. I want to talk about the crime wave in our country. c. The “baby boom” generation is the concern of this essay