Topic Sentence Upgrade

Students read weak topic sentences and rewrite them into stronger, clearer compare-and-contrast topic sentences. Each prompt requires learners to name what is being compared and indicate how the two items relate-whether they differ, share similarities, or both. This activity builds foundational essay-writing skills by teaching students how to craft effective openings for comparative paragraphs. It helps students articulate focus, improve clarity, and use academic language. Strengthening topic sentences also supports organization and coherence throughout longer writing tasks.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Topic Sentence Construction

English Language Arts – Compare-and-Contrast Essay Structure

English Language Arts – Academic Language and Clarity

English Language Arts – Writing Organization

This worksheet is part of our Compare and Contrast Essays Worksheets collection.