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Topic Sentences and Controlling Ideas

The document discusses topic sentences and controlling ideas. It provides examples of topic sentences that state a topic and controlling idea. A topic sentence has two parts: the topic, or subject being discussed, and the controlling idea, which indicates the direction or scope of the paragraph. Together the topic and controlling idea help the author stay focused and give readers a clear understanding of the paragraph's purpose and main point.

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Topic Sentences and Controlling Ideas

The document discusses topic sentences and controlling ideas. It provides examples of topic sentences that state a topic and controlling idea. A topic sentence has two parts: the topic, or subject being discussed, and the controlling idea, which indicates the direction or scope of the paragraph. Together the topic and controlling idea help the author stay focused and give readers a clear understanding of the paragraph's purpose and main point.

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Topic Sentences and Controlling

Ideas
Every topic sentence will have a topic and a controlling idea. The controlling
idea shows the direction the paragraph will take.

Here are some examples:

 Topic Sentence: There are many reasons why pollution in ABC Town is
the worst in the world.
 The topic is "pollution in ABC Town is the worst in the world" and the
controlling idea is "many reasons."
 Topic Sentence: To be an effective CEO requires certain
characteristics.
 The topic is "To be an effective CEO" and the controlling idea is
"certain characteristics."
 Topic Sentence: There are many possible contributing factors to global
warming.
 The topic is "global warming" and the controlling idea is "contributing
factors."
 Topic Sentence: Fortune hunters encounter many difficulties when
exploring a shipwreck.
 The topic is "exploring a shipwreck" and the controlling idea is "many
difficulties."
 Topic Sentence: Dogs make wonderful pets because they help you to
live longer.
 The topic is "dogs make wonderful pets" and the controlling idea is
"because they help you to live longer."
 Topic Sentence: Crime in poverty-stricken areas occurs as a result of a
systemic discrimination.
 The topic is "crime in poverty stricken areas" and the controlling idea is
"systemic discrimination."
 Topic Sentence: Teen pregnancy may be prevented by improved
education.
 The topic is "teen pregnancy may be prevented" and the controlling
idea is "improved education."
 Topic Sentence: Cooking requires a number of different skills.
 The topic is "cooking" and the controlling idea is "many different skills."
 Topic Sentence: It is important to be ready before buying a house.
 The topic is "buying a house" and the controlling idea is it's "important
to be ready."
 Topic Sentence: Graduating from high school is important for many
different reasons.
 The topic is "graduating from high school" and the controlling idea is
"many different reasons."
 Topic Sentence: Having a first child is difficult because of the
significant adjustments in your life.
 The topic is "having a first child" and the controlling idea is "significant
adjustments in your life."
 Topic Sentence: Remodeling a kitchen successfully requires research
and a good eye.
 The topic is "remodeling a kitchen" and the controlling idea is "requires
research and a good eye."

A carefully thought out topic sentence has two functions. First, it helps you,
the author, to stay focused. Second, a clearly stated topic and controlling idea
will give readers the tools they need to clearly understand what you have to
say.

Remember that topic sentences set the tone for the paragraph and should
relate back to the thesis or the main idea of the paper.

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