The topic sentence in a paragraph states the main idea of the paragraph. While it is
usually at the beginning of the paragraph, it also can be in the middle or end of it. Students underline the topic sentence in each activity.
Topic Sentences Worksheets
Topic sentences are a vital part of paragraph writing. They state the central focus of the paragraph and provide cohesion for the paragraph. It’s important for students to learn to write clear and concise topic sentences. The worksheets below are aimed to help your student become a master at recognizing and writing topic sentences. They are free for you to use at home or in the classroom. To view a worksheet or download a printable PDF, simply click on the title. Check out all of our writing worksheets!
Paragraphs and Topic Sentences: Informational
This worksheet includes a list of informational topics. Students write a paragraph on each topic and underline their topic sentence.
Paragraphs and Topic Sentences: Opinions
This activity includes a list of opinion topics. Students write a paragraph on each topic and underline their topic sentence.
Topic Sentence: What’s the Topic?
Students read the topic sentences provided and write what they think the topic is for each.
Write the Topic Sentence
In this activity, students write a sentence for each of the topic sentences provided.