The Topic Sentence

Write a well-narrowed, specific topic sentence for a possible paragraph on three of the following topics; be sure that the assertion is clear, specific, and capable of being developed fully in a single paragraph:

Example on the topic of "snow": Snow has disruptive effects on daily life. [The topic is "snow"; the assertion made about it is that is disruptive. The paragraph itself would cite relevant examples of disruption.]

1.    The celebrity you most admire

2.    Your candidate for the most overrated celebrity

3.    Your favorite college or university sports team

4.    Your current favorite musical artist

5.    The best movie you have seen recently

6.    Your eventual career plans

7.    A current "reality TV" show

8.    Your current favorite website for sports information

9.    Your current favorite "community" website (MySpace, UTube, FaceBook, etc.)

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