Grade 4 · Writing · Lesson 3

Use Topic Sentences and Transitions

A topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph. It states the single main point of that paragraph and controls everything that follows. Transition words then link one paragraph to the next, helping the reader follow the flow of ideas.

What this lesson teaches

1Write a strong topic sentence for each paragraph
2Identify weak or vague topic sentences and improve them
3Use transition words to link paragraphs smoothly

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