写作课第九次演示 -- 段落.ppt

Topic Sentences They do not announce: they make a point. I will discuss the process of changing a tire. Changing a tire is easy if you have the right tools and follow a simple process They should not be too broad Athletes get paid too much money. Last year, several professional baseball players negotiated high but fair salaries. They should not be too narrow. I hate broccoli. I hate broccoli for two reasons. Exercise : Writing Topic Sentences for Lists of Details Celia was the fastest swimmer on the team She encouraged all the new team members. She was a friend to all the old members. She worked well with the coaches. She never missed a practice. She was never late for a meet. She cheered for all her teammates Topic sentence:__________________________ Exercise : Turning Topics into Topic Sentences The most rewarding experience of my life. Why driving is stressful. Three reasons to learn a second language. Exercise : Revising Sentences That Are Too Broad Working is extremely unpleasant. Taxes are not fair to many people. Exercise : Making Announcements into Topic Sentences The need for a new recreation center will be explained. This essay concerns the growing number of bike thefts on campus Exercise : Revising Topic Sentences That are Too Narrow On rainy days, I have to pay careful attention to the way I drive. My apartment is only one room. Adding Details to Support a Topic Sentence Topic sentence: Raising a baby is expensive Babies need medicine. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Exercise : Eliminating Details That Do Not Fit Topic Sentence: Everywhere I look, I see how music influences fashion. Music celebrities wear a certain style. Soon, the style becomes a fad. One diva will be famous for her hairstyle. Then her fans want their hair styled the same way. Another celebrity is photographed in trendy clothing. He creates a line of clothing named after him, crossing into t