A “topic sentence” of a paragraph contains a limited topic and the writer’s opinion – the “controlling idea” – about the topic. Following the “topic sentence” are specific “details” (or “supporting sentences”) that make up the bulk of the paragraph.
Initial Post
Read the following “topic sentence.”
“The task to buy milk and bread seemed simple enough; however, a short walk to the convenience store proved to be one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life.”
For your first post, please answer the following questions: Do you feel that the above-mentioned topic sentence is a good one? Why or why not?
First and Second Reply Posts
In your second post, add “details” (or “supporting sentences”) to complete the first paragraph. Be sure to use “concrete words” to show, rather than tell, the reader what you are trying to portray in the “supporting sentences.”
For your third post, begin writing a second paragraph. Remember to begin with a “topic sentence” and two “details” (or “supporting sentences”).