Informative Topic Sentences
Grade 2 - Writing - Building Confidence
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Which topic sentence tells what a paragraph about rain will explain?
- Rain is an important kind of weather for people and plants.
- This paragraph has three sentences.
- A puddle can be muddy.
- A pencil sharpener sits near the desk.
Read these facts: Butterflies have wings. They drink nectar. They begin life as caterpillars. Which topic sentence fits them?
- Butterflies have two antennae.
- Butterflies are insects with interesting body parts and life stages.
- The facts are in the right order.
- Butterflies are the prettiest insects.
Which sentence is too narrow to be the topic sentence for a paragraph about libraries?
- Some library books have red covers.
- A soccer field has white lines.
- Libraries are the best places in town.
- Libraries help people read, learn, and find information.
Which sentence is an opinion, not an informative beginning about rain?
- Rainy days are the most peaceful days.
- Rain falls from clouds.
- A puddle can be muddy.
- Rain is an important kind of weather for people and plants.
The paragraph title is "Butterflies." Which sentence is off topic?
- Butterflies have wings.
- Butterflies are insects with interesting body parts and life stages.
- Some children fly kites in the park.
- Butterflies have two antennae.