1. Topic Sentences

2. T + MI = TS
T = Topic (usually a noun)
MI = Main Idea (something about that noun)
TS = Topic Sentence
A topic sentence is a sentence that contains a topic, and
something about that topic (called the main idea).
A good topic sentence is a sentence that contains a
specific topic, a specific main idea and grabs the readers
interest.

3. Topic
Person Place Thing Idea
Mr. Bean
My brother
The President
John
Etc.
Home
Canada
Classroom
Phoenix
Etc.
Skateboards
Cows
Neptune
Computers
Etc.
Beauty
Honor
Hope
Friendship
Etc.
Any noun can be a topic (a noun is a person, place,
thing or idea).

4. What is the topic of each sentence below:
Fred eats worms.
The worms were eaten by Fred.
The governor rides in a fancy limousine.
Soccer is a sport played by many people, like
David Beckham.

5. A main idea is something about a noun—it’s the
specific idea concerning a noun, often an action.
What is the main idea of each sentence below:
Fred eats worms.
The governor rides in a fancy limousine.
Soccer is a sport played by many people, like David
Beckham.

7. Topic Sentence
A good topic sentence should have a specific
topic (noun) and something specific to say about
that topic (main idea). For example, “People who
play sports risk injury.”
• Professional football players can get concussions.