Writing
What was the topic sentence in "Saving the Manatees"?
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Let's apply what we have learned about topic sentences to one of our stories this week. We just read "Saving the Manatees." Did you notice if this article had a topic sentence? Was there one sentence in particular that explained what the entire article would be about? There was! Turn back to the Reading page to take another look.
What was the topic sentence in "Saving the Manatees"?
| Your Responses | Sample Answer |
|---|---|
| Manatees are gentle underwater giants. |