📚 Part 1: Understanding Topic Sentences

What is a topic sentence? A topic sentence is the main sentence in a paragraph that tells the reader what the paragraph is about. It introduces the main idea and helps organise all the other sentences.

Paragraph A: The geothermal pools are very hot. Rotorua smells like sulphur. Many tourists visit there. You can see bubbling mud pools. There are Māori cultural experiences available.

Paragraph B: Rotorua is an exciting tourist destination in New Zealand. The city offers amazing geothermal attractions like bubbling mud pools and hot springs. Visitors can also experience rich Māori culture through traditional performances and hangi meals.

✏️ Part 2: Writing Your Own Topic Sentences

Topics: My favourite sport • School holidays • Protecting native animals • My local community

My chosen topic: ________________________

My topic sentence: ________________________________________________

Topic Sentence:

Supporting Detail 1:

Supporting Detail 2:

Supporting Detail 3:

👥 Part 3: Peer Feedback

Partner's name: ________________________

a) What is the main idea of your partner's paragraph?

b) Does the topic sentence clearly state the main idea?

c) Do the supporting details connect well with the topic sentence?

d) Give your partner one positive comment and one suggestion:

Positive comment:

Suggestion for improvement: