Writing a Topic Sentence

The methods to write a topic sentence are unlimited. I will start with the most basic method for this post. I will post other variations in another post.

1. What is the subject? Girls, peace treaties or golf courses.

2. What are you going to prove or explain about this subject?

Let's say I want to write a paper about Play Station 3.
Now I have to prove that my statement is true.

Every kid should have a "Play Station 3" because (1) it is fun, (2) it improves coordination and (3) it improves social skills.

Now I start my second paragraph with "Play Station is fun." and then say why it is fun.
My third paragraph will start with "Play Station 3 helps me improve my eye-hand coordination and then prove it.
My fourth paragraph will start with "Play Station 3 also improves my social skills."

Some times you can use "Number" words in the topic sentence to help you stay focused. This is a great tool for in-class essays and the dreaded old WPE. Those exams are looking for organization and it makes it easy for the reader as well as the writer to see the organization.

Examples:

When my family goes camping, we always stay at one of our three favorite parks.

I love jazz and I have three favorite performers who I listen to all the time.

Here is a list of number words that you might helpful:

a couple of
a number of
numerous
some
various
a few
four
plenty of
three
a myriad
many
several
two