Controlling Idea in a Topic Sentence
What is a Topic Sentence?
It tells what the paragraph will be about.
What is a Controlling Idea?
It tells what the writer wants to say about the topic.
Topic Sentence:
"Dogs are great pets because they are friendly and fun."
"Dogs are great pets because they are friendly and fun." Topic:
Dogs
"Dogs are great pets because they are friendly and fun." Controlling Idea:
They are great pets because they are friendly and fun.
This means the paragraph will talk about why dogs are great pets!
Topic Sentence:
"Reading is an important skill that helps us learn new things."
Topic:
Reading
Controlling Idea:
It is important because it helps us learn new things.
How to Write a Good Topic Sentence with a Controlling Idea
Choose a Topic –
What do you want to write about?
Example:
"Summer"
Add a Controlling Idea –
What do you want to say about it?
