Besides stating the topic of the paragraph, a topic sentence should also expressa. the first detail used to develop this topic. b.the main point the writer wants to make about that topic. c.a question to make the reader wonder what the point is. d.how this topic is different from the paragraph.

Analyze this lead sentence. in moscow on friday, jewish activist anatoly scharansky was sentenced to thirteen years in prison for high treason because of his activities as a spy for the united states. match the answer to the question. 1.why? jewish activist anatoly scharansky 2.who? sentenced to 13 years in prison 3. what? for high treason: spying for the united states 4.where? friday 5.when? moscow