The Research ProjectDeveloping Topic and Transition Sentences

Creating Introductions and Conclusions

BOOM!

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Topic Sentences

Introduce your Subtopic paragraphs (mini thesis statement)

Must include: Topic, Civilization, Subtopic

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Topic SentenceExample: (find the topic, subtopic, and civilization)

Hammurabi’s Code is a historical accomplishment of the Ancient Mesopotamians.

The beliefs and values of the Ancient Mesopotamians include both monotheism and polytheism.

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Transition SentenceProvides a bridge between subtopic paragraphs.

Include both subtopics in the sentence.

Template: While ___________ was important to Ancient Mesopotamian society, __________ also had a significant impact.

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Introduction

3 Sentences

Introductory Sentence (restate essential question)

Bridging Sentence (connects essential question to thesis)

Thesis Statement (includes 3 subtopics)

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IntroductionExample Sentences

Intro: The Ancient Mesopotamians are known

for many historical accomplishments.

Bridge: This/These _____________ date(s) back

to almost 3000 B.C.

Thesis: The accomplishments of the Ancient

Mesopotamians include the Phoenician alphabet, Hammurabi’s Code, and the Ten Commandments.

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Conclusion

4-5 Sentences

Restate Thesis

Restate Topic Sentences (with general fact)

Restate Essential Question

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ConclusionExamples

Restate thesis: The Ancient Mesopotamians were known for

many historical accomplishments including the Phoenician alphabet, Hammurabi’s Code, and the Ten Commandments.

Subtopic sentences: All of these accomplishments have

great historical and modern value. The Ancient Mesopotamians provided the first alphabet, which even the English alphabet has evolved from. They also left behind two critical sets of laws helping us to better understand their government and values. (choose the most important fact about each subtopic, write a sentence about it)

Restate essential question: These significant

historical achievements have helped to develop a knowledge of the Ancient Mesopotamian society.

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Do Work!

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