1. Writing an Effective Essay

2. Topic Sentence Opening sentence that contains the paragraph (or essay’s) main idea. A good topic sentence lets your readers know what to expect from the rest of the paragraph.

3. Supporting Details The sentences that should support the topic sentence.

4. Closing Sentence Sentence that should restate, review, or emphasize the main idea of the paragraph. Conclude the main point.

5. Good Essay Topics What is the best invention of all time? Why? Is ambition always a good thing? Can you think of when it might actually be harmful? Do you think you would like to be a teacher? Imagine what it would be like, think of the good and bad aspects.

6. Good Topic Sentences The best invention of all time is the oven. Ambition is not always a positive attribute to have. I believe that I would be an effective teacher to students. What is the best invention of all time? Why? Is ambition always a good thing? Can you think of when it might actually be harmful? Do you think you would like to be a teacher? Imagine what it would be like, think of the good and bad aspects.

8. Due Friday, October 10 th !