Topic Sentences = Topic + Controlling Idea Before wring any essay or even a paragraph, It impertant to think, fist about the topic and then what you wont t9 say ebout the topie. 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 controling idea Read the following topic sentences, Do they allcontain a topic and a controling dea? Specify them. When your introdvetion containe a clearly stated teple sentence, your reader will know what to expect end, therefore, understand ‘your ideas better Topic and Controlling Idea Iserorgenes sujet sin ae Cone ofthe most serious problems in today's Inert public How to Decide a Topic and a Controlling Idea? Topic sentence has two parts a topic and controling ides. elm in Assesica society his rea css, There are several cues of lence in America society A good architect both on arte and a mathematcin, Assche oer dieen pleasures to diferent hinds of ele An del roman asthe quae Commins oad are eat prepare The arene American tenagers consumes enormous quanti of junk fo San Francis famovs fori esmopoltan amphi Examples of Controlling Idea * The “controlling idea” limits the subject. It tells what the author intends to say about the subject. * Examples of controlling ideas are: can be grown easily by following these steps (ees) increased during the Cold War (pace wave) is my favorite holiday for several reasons se») is caused by three things (aoe dees) + takes many forms (pride)Example Topic Driving on freeways requires skill and alertness. 1. The Caribbean island of Trinidad attracts tourists because of its calypso music. 2. Spectacular beaches make Puerto Rico a tourist paradise. 3. Living in an American college dormitory can be a stressful experience for newly arrived international students] [How Butterflies Got Theie Colors ‘by Rechal Chistensen, Api 3008 ‘Once upon atime there was a white butterfly who lived with her mora in a tuce. One day the mom gave the ite butterfly a bath in the birdoath. Afr the bath twas aiaing. They both went to get dry under a leaf Finally. the min stopped and the lee bumeriy saw a rainbow She wanted to play by the rainbow. She flew up in the sky. She ‘ew in and out ofthe rainbow. Then the rainbow grabbed her and she got stick ‘She pulled and pulled. Atlast she got out She flew home. On the way she saw her reflection in the rain puddle. She looked Hike rainbow. When all her butterfly friends cameto play they wanted to look Ee shor Ley asked ner how she got her coler= and they tied it Now all uttrtios are ‘colorful. |. Therefore, it is suitable ‘or jewelry, coins, and ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be polished end will remain beautiful forever. For example, a Macedonian coin remains as untarnished today as the day it wasminted twenty-three centuries ago. |. For many years, it has been used in hundreds of industrial applications. The most recent use of gold is in astronauts’ suits. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection cutses spss” 5 Incondlsion, golds teasued nt ony forts beauty but soSubject could be: Controlling idea could be: Beagles as pets » Precautions for... Ancient Egyptian mummies © Winged insects in Austin > The quest for gold © Gulf War weapons » Doing dishes by hand » Planting a tree " © Different parts/types iting grandparents © Qualities/characteristics Tomato soup © The ist is endless... Subject + controlling idea The Two Parts of a Topic Sentence Atopic sentence has two parts: a topic and a controlling idea. The topic part names the topic. The controlling idea part tells what the paragraph will say about the topic. S Sentence = My friend is an honest person.