Focus on information and/or relevant theories. 0701.4.3

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1. Identify Topic Sentences - three paragraphs are shown, read and select topic sentences for each
2. Identifying the Topic Sentence - five paragraphs to read, each followed by three possible topic sentences
3. Identifying Topics and Main Ideas - lab activity checking understanding of general and specific elements as they relate to topic and main idea [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
4. Lab Activity: Identify Topic Sentence - read six paragraphs and select correct sentence [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
5. Topic, Central Point, and Details - lab activity to identify the topic, central point, and details in a textbook passage [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
6. Locate Topic Sentence - a lab activity to locate topic sentences and thesis statements in a textbook passage [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
7. Locating Topic Sentences - another lab activity to locate topic sentences in textbook excerpts [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
8. Reading for Meaning - This guide is designed to help you to understand and engage this active reading process more effectively so that you can become a better critical reader
9. Topic Sentence Activities and Quizzes - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms
10. Topic Sentences and Concluding Sentences - four questions, each requiring essay answers - consider printing this and using it as part of a lesson