TOPIC SENTENCE
a.
Definition Of Topic Sentence
Before we discuss about the topic
sentence. Let’s we flash back to last material about Thesis statement which is
usually we found in introduction paragraph in essay. As we know, thesis
statement expresses the central idea of our essay. (Alice, 2006:17) The thesis
statement is very important because it gives the topic and controlling idea
(sub topic) of entire essay.
This thesis is instead of Topic and
Sub-topic, which is really important to determine what the contents of the essay,
it means the topic and sub-topic in thesis statement are decisive factor to
make certain about the topic sentence that we are going to discuss in the body
of essay. So thesis statement will determine the body of the paragraph
especially the main idea in each paragraph.
Ø Topic Sentence
A topic sentence states
the main point of a paragraph. Topic sentence is a sentence that
captures the meaning or it briefly indicates what is going to discuss in each
paragraph in the body of essay. It tells what the passage is mainly about. For
this reason, the topic sentence is a helpful guide to both of writer and the
reader. For writer, she/he can see what information to include and what
information to exclude. While, for the readers can see what the paragraph is
going to be about. An
effective topic sentence helps readers guess your main idea quickly. The topic
sentences include in all paragraph which form the body of the essay.
The topic
sentence states the main point
of the paragraph, and all of the other sentences should support, develop, and
explain that point. Because the topic sentence have plays an important role in
the paragraph.
There are 4 important
points to remember about topic sentence:
1.
A topic sentence
is a complete sentence; it contains a Subject, a verb and usually a complement.
2.
A topic sentence
contains of Topic and Controlling Idea. The controlling idea limits the topic
to a specific area to be discussed in the space of single paragraph.
3.
A topic sentence
is the simple sentences but give a strong and clear idea in the paragraph.
4.
A topic sentence
is the most general statement in the paragraph because it gives only the main
idea.
Ø A topic sentence
is a complete sentence
Example: Certain types of Insects can benefit for the garden.
Subject + Verb
+Complement
Ø Two Essential
Parts of a Topic Sentences
A topic sentence
has two essential parts: the topic and the controlling idea. The topic names
the subject or main idea in the paragraph. The controlling idea makes a
specific comment about the topic, which indicates what the rest of the
paragraph will say about the topic. It limits or controls the topic to specific
aspect of the topic to be discusses.
example : Convenience food are easy
to prepare
Topic Controlling idea
Main
Idea
Ø Position of
Topic Sentence
The topic sentence may
be in the first or in the last sentence in a paragraph.
But, It is normally appears as the first sentence in each paragraph.
b.
Relationship or Function in The Essay
Ø Function in
Essay
Topic sentence is use to describes the topic or main
idea that briefly indicates what is going to discuss in the
each paragraph that forms the body of an essay.
ü It substantiates or supports an
essay’s thesis statement
ü It shows topic or the main ideas of
each paragraph (Body) in essay
ü The
topic sentence gives unity to the paragraph by
developing major point suggested in the controlling idea (sub topic) of the
thesis.
ü It advises the reader of the subject
to be discussed
Ø Relationship
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Relationship With the Thesis:
Topic Sentence is a part of sub
topic in thesis statement which tells the main idea of each paragraph. It means
that Topic develops and proves the
thesis.
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The Differences between Thesis statement
and Topic Sentence
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Thesis
Statement
|
Topic
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1.
The thesis is the main idea of
the whole essay.
2.
The thesis gives unity to the
essay.
3.
Thesis
is always in first paragraph.
4.
Thesis statement explains
what the whole essay is about.
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1.
A topic sentence is the main idea of each paragraph
that supports your thesis statement (developed the
thesis)
2.
The topic sentence gives unity
to the paragraph.
3.
Topic
sentence usually writes in first sentences in each paragraph.
4.
Briefly indicates what is going to discuss in the
each paragraph that forms the body of an essay.
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c.
How To Achieve or made the Topic Sentence
Determine each topic and controlling idea based on
the thesis statement.
think
:
a. Is
the topic sentence relevant to my thesis?
b. Does
the topic sentence control my paragraph?
c. Is
there a clear relationship between this topic sentence and the paragraph that
came before?
To make an
effective topic sentence we should follows this features:
·
A topic sentence
is a complete sentence which is contains a Subject, a verb and usually a
complement.
·
The topic
sentence should be neither to general nor too specific.
·
Do not
include too many unrelated ideas in the topic sentences.
·
The topic
sentence is implies the purpose or main idea of each paragraph in essay.
d.
Example
Schema of relations of each part in essay
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Conclusion
Topic sentence is a sentence that
captures the meaning or it briefly indicates what is going to discuss in each
paragraph in the body of essay. It tells what the passage is mainly about. For
this reason, the topic sentence is a helpful guide to both of writer and the
reader. For writer, she/he can see what information to include and what
information to exclude. While, for the readers can see what the paragraph is
going to be about. An
effective topic sentence helps readers guess your main idea quickly. The topic
sentences include in all paragraph which form the body of the essay. Usually it
puts in the first sentence in a paragraph.
The topic
sentence states the main point
of the paragraph, and all of the other sentences should support, develop, and
explain that point. Because the topic sentence have plays an important role in
the paragraph.
Topic sentence is use to describes the topic or main
idea that briefly indicates what is going to discuss in the
each paragraph that forms the body of an essay. It is also support or develops
the thesis statement.
References
Writing Tutorial Services, Indiana
University, Bloomington, IN
Philip C. Kolin, Successful
Writing at Work, 9th ed. Wadsworth, 2010
Savage, Alice. Effective Academic Writing Short Essay. Oxford Univ Press, 2006.
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