Practice 1: Writing Topic Sentences

PRACTICE 1 Writing Topic Sentences

Writing topic sentences for primary support points is a good way to start drafting the body of an essay. Convert each of the following primary support points into a topic sentence that supports the thesis. You can make up details if you want.

THESIS STATEMENT: Being a good customer service representative in a retail store requires several important skills.

  1. Being pleasant and polite [Primary support point 1]
    1. Smiling, saying hello [Supporting detail]
    2. Looking at person [Supporting detail]

TOPIC SENTENCE I: _________________________________

  1. Listening carefully [Primary support point 2]
    1. Making notes [Supporting detail]
    2. Asking questions [Supporting detail]

TOPIC SENTENCE II: ________________________________

  1. Figuring out how to solve the problem [Primary support point 3]
    1. Calling the right people [Supporting detail]
    2. Filling out paperwork [Supporting detail]

TOPIC SENTENCE III: ______________________________

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Practice 1: Writing Topic Sentences