Part Two

TOPIC SENTENCES

PREPOSITIONS- When you write an occasion/position statement or a

however statement, you can use prepositions to add variety to your writing.

- Examples- Since the beginning of the year, school has

become increasingly hectic.- Without good study skills, it is difficult to succeed in

school.

TO PLUS A VERB- To plus a verb makes up what’s called an

infinitive.- To be - To work- To laugh- To succeed- To dream

TO PLUS A VERB- Creates a complex sentence similar to an

occasion/position statement.- To work in the entertainment industry, you

have to be outgoing.- To run a marathon, training is essential.- To learn a foreign language, it helps to

speak it often.

LIST STATEMENTS- List the categories you will be addressing

in your paper.- Make sure you list categories (big ideas)

and leave the details for the body.

SIDE BY SIDE STATEMENTS- Two simple sentences, one after the other.- The function similar to an occasion/position

statement. Sentence one is the occasion; sentence two is the position.

- School is challenging. Meeting that challenge helps you learn success.

ASSIGNMENT• Write four different topic sentences using the four varieties

we learned today.• Prepositions• To plus a verb• List• Side by side statements.

• Answer the following question.

• What personality traits are most important when it comes to working in a group?

WRITE FOUR DIFFERENT TOPIC SENTENCES FOR THE FOLLOWING.YOU NEED ONE OF EACH OF THOSE WE LEARNED MONDAY. LABEL EACH.• Occasion/position

• Number (power)

• However

• And, but, or

• What career are you considering and why?