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    The document discusses topic sentences and controlling ideas. It defines a topic sentence as a complete sentence that informs the reader about the main point of a paragraph. A controlling idea provides specific details or examples related to the overall topic. Together, a strong topic sentence contains both a topic and a controlling idea. Well-written topic sentences help authors stay focused and help readers understand the key points.

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    The document discusses topic sentences and controlling ideas. It defines a topic sentence as a complete sentence that informs the reader about the main point of a paragraph. A controlling idea provides specific details or examples related to the overall topic. Together, a strong topic sentence contains both a topic and a controlling idea. Well-written topic sentences help authors stay focused and help readers understand the key points.

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    TOPIC SENTENCE

    AND
    CONTROLLING IDEA
    Topic Sentence
     informs the reader what the paragraph is
    about.
     is a complete sentence; contains a subject,
    a verb, (usually) a complement.
    following are not complete sentences
    Driving on freeways
    The importance of education
    How to register for college classes
    Topic Sentence
     Most general statement in paragraph bec it
    gives only the main idea. It does not give
    any specific details so it should be
    narrowed.
     Contains both a topic and controlling idea
    (key words)
    Controlling Idea

     It is very difficult to be alone in a foreign


    country.
     Most people have the wrong idea about the
    definition of statistics.
     There are several unusual superstitions in
    my country about death.
     Topic  Controlling Ideas
    ( General Statement) (Specific Parts)
    Convenience foods are easy to prepare
     Controlling Idea  Topic
    (specific part) (general statement)
    The native foods of American cooking
    America’s immigrant
    population are
    reflected to
     Topic  Controlling Idea
    (general statement) (specific statement)
    The American teenager consumes enormous
    quantities of junk food.
    Weak topic sentences Better topic sentences
     I can’t help liking this  This book is exciting
    book. and reader- friendly.
     I like cats better than  Cats make better
    dogs. house pets than dogs.
     I feel that spanking a  Spanking a child is
    child is physically physically abusive.
    abusive.
    Succesfull topic sentence
     A statement of intent
     A statement of opinion
    These topics sentences have a statement of intent or
    opinion?
     This paper demonstrates the advantages and
    disadvantages of living off-campus.
     Smoking by a pregnant woman is evil because it
    will cause genetic defects in the unborn child.
     To see Europe on a 55$ a day, try hiking.
    Revision of Topic Sentences
     Before writing any essay or even a
    paragraph, it is important to think, first about
    the topic and then what you want to say
    about the topic. 
     Most often, the topic is easy, but the
    question then turns to what you want to say
    about the topic which is the controlling idea. 
     Topic sentences should always contain both
    (1) a topic and (2) a controlling idea.
     Read the following topic sentences.  They
    all contain a topic (underlined) and a
    controlling idea (bold).  When your
    introduction contains a clearly stated topic
    sentence such as one of the following, your
    reader will know what to expect and,
    therefore, understand your ideas better.
     1. People can avoid burglaries by taking
    certain precautions. 

    2. There are several advantages to
    growing up in a small town. 
     3. Most US universities require a 550 point
    TOEFL score for a number of reasons. 

     4. Air pollution in Mexico City is the worst in


    the world for a number of reasons. 
     5. Fixing a flat tire on a bicycle is easy if you
    follow these steps. 

     6. There are several enjoyable ways to


    travel between the US and Queretaro. 

     7. Animals in danger of becoming extinct


    come from a wide range of countries. 
     8. Effective leadership requires specific qualities
    that anyone can develop. 

     9. Industrial waste poured into Lake Michigan has


    led to dramatic changes in its ability to support
    marine life. 

     10. In order to fully explore the wreck of the


    Titanic, scientists must address several
    problems. 
    Summary

     A carefully thought out topic sentence will


    serve two important functions. 
     First, it will provide you, the author, the
    means to stay focused on your objective. 
    It's a lot easier to write if you know what you
    are going to write about! 
     Second, a clearly stated topic sentence will
    provide readers with the tools they need to
    clearly understand what you have to say. 
     These are important reasons to carefully
    consider topic sentences before beginning
    writing

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