GW3 pg. 9 Activity 4 & 5

The controlling idea ​ (a)   the paragraph and lets the reader know what the paragraph is ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• guides
• going
• to
• be
• about.

What is the controlling idea in this topic sentence?

Coffee is more bitter in Europe than in other countries.

• coffee

• more bitter in Europe than in other countries

• countries

• is

Label the main subject and controlling idea of this topic sentence.

a

b

controlling idea

main subject

Which is the best topic sentence about track-and-field?

• Over one million US High school athletes participated in outdoor track-and-field events last year.

• The sport of track-and-field began in 770 B.C.

• The sport of track-and-field has increased in popularity in recent years.

Change the topic sentence to improve it! Choose the best CONTROLLING IDEA.

Lying is bad ​ ​ (a)  

• for many reasons.
• because it hurts people.
• and not good.
• because the Bible says it's wrong.

Change the topic sentence to improve it! Add a CONTROLLING IDEA.

It is important to work hard ​ (a)  

• during high school.
• when your mom tells you to.
• in your life.

Why is this sentence a BAD topic sentence?

The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France.

• It's too specific.

• No controlling idea

• You cannot write a paragraph about the Eiffel Tower.

• Too short