Topic Sentence and Supporting Sentence

1. Sentence: Recycling reduces waste and conserves natural resources.

• Topic: Natural resources Controlling Idea: reduce waste

• Topic: Recycling

  Controlling Idea: reduces waste and conserves resources

• Topic: Waste

  Controlling Idea: is reduced by natural resources

Sentence: Practicing a musical instrument requires time and dedication.

• Topic: Time

  Controlling Idea: is required by musical instruments

• Topic: Practicing

  Controlling Idea: requires time and dedication

• Topic: Practicing a musical instrument

  Controlling Idea: requires time and dedication

Sentence: Exercise can boost energy levels and improve mood.

• • Topic: Energy levels

  • Controlling Idea: are improved by exercise

• • Topic: Exercise

  • Controlling Idea: can boost energy levels and improve mood

• • Topic: Mood improvement |Controlling Idea: depends on exercise

Sentence: Volunteering offers valuable experiences and builds leadership skills.

• • Topic: Volunteering Controlling Idea: offers experiences and builds skills

• • Topic: Valuable experiences |Controlling Idea: are offered by volunteering

• • Topic: Leadership skills Controlling Idea: are important for volunteering

Sentence: Healthy eating habits contribute to long-term well-being.

• • Topic: Healthy eating habits Controlling Idea: contribute to long-term well-being

• • Topic: Well-being

  • Controlling Idea: depends on eating habits

• • Topic: Eating habits

  • Controlling Idea: contribute to well-being

Sentence: Saving money requires careful budgeting and self-discipline.

• • Topic: Budgeting |Controlling Idea: requires careful saving

• • Topic: Self-discipline |Controlling Idea: depends on saving money

• • Topic: Saving money |Controlling Idea: requires careful budgeting and self-discipline

Sentence: Learning a foreign language broadens career opportunities.

• • Topic: Learning Controlling Idea: broadens career opportunities

• • Topic: Learning a foreign language Controlling Idea: broadens career opportunities

• • Topic: Career opportunities Controlling Idea: are broadened by learning

Sentence: Public speaking helps build confidence and communication skills.

• • Topic: Speaking

  • Controlling Idea: helps public confidence

• • Topic: Communication skills |Controlling Idea: help with confidence

• • Topic: Public speaking Controlling Idea: helps build confidence and skills

• Sentence: Good time management prevents stress and increases productivity.

• • Topic: Productivity Controlling Idea: increases with good management

• • Topic: Good time management Controlling Idea: prevents stress and increases productivity

• • Topic: Stress prevention

  • Controlling Idea: depends on time management

Sentence: Traveling teaches people about different cultures and lifestyles.

• • Topic: Traveling Controlling Idea: teaches people about cultures and lifestyles

• • Topic: Different cultures

  • Controlling Idea: are learned from travel

• • Topic: Lifestyles |Controlling Idea: are influenced by travel