Occasion/Position Topic Sentences
• An Occasion/Position Statement uses a sentence structure called a complex
sentence with an adverbial clause.
• Think of Occasion/Position Statements as sentences with two parts. The
occasion gives your reason for writing. The position shows what you plan to
prove or explain.
• Occasion/Position Statements start with words from a special list of words
called subordinating conjunctions—the starter words.
After
Although
As
Before
Even though
If
When
Whenever
While
Since
Unless
Until
Examples
Occasion
Position
Even though the stars
in space move constantly,
When the hero was locked
in a maze,
If your family wants great
pizza,
Whenever I want to relax,
Although the sound
of thunder can seem scary,
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it is difficult to see those
changes from Earth.
he found a clever way to
get out.
I recommend Paul’s Pizza
Parlor.
I read a good book.
the lightning that comes
with the thunder causes the
real problems.
Information/Expository Paragraphs
Step Up to Writing • Intermediate
Tool 4-19c
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