Describe What You See

Topic Sentences #9

Worksheet Description

The Topic Sentences worksheet provides a creative exercise for students, prompting them to write topic sentences for descriptive paragraphs about various everyday objects. Each number on the worksheet corresponds to an illustrated item, such as a teddy bear, a gift, a game controller, a pizza, and crayons. Students are instructed to imagine that they are to write a paragraph about each object and to craft an opening topic sentence that sets the scene for the description that would follow.

The worksheet is teaching students how to formulate engaging topic sentences that effectively introduce and summarize the main point of a paragraph. It encourages them to think about how to capture the essence of an object and its relevance or appeal in a single, comprehensive sentence. By contemplating different objects, students learn to adjust their topic sentences to fit various subjects, enhancing their versatility and creativity in writing. This practice also sharpens their ability to focus on the most important details that will be elaborated upon in their writing.