RECOGNIZING TOPIC SENTENCES AND CONTROLLING IDEAS

Maria Cecilia Castillo

English VII – G15
Identify the Topic Sentence

1. The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana.

2. It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them.

3. It turns out that poetry isn’t old-fashioned; it’s as modern as the latest hit song!

4. Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and

vegetables for the gardener.

5. There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep.

Paragraphs and Topic Sentences: Informational

1. What is the water cycle?

The water cycle is the process of transformation and circulation of water on Earth.

The water cycle consists of the transfer of water from one place to another,

changing its physical state: going from a liquid to a gaseous or solid state, or from a

gaseous to a liquid state, depending on the environmental conditions.

2. What is a tradition in your family?

My family every year before Christmas we have a thanksgiving dinner. We always

meet early to prepare all the dishes we will share, we also leave the gifts ready for

the next day. A dish that cannot be missed is the pure potatoes gratin, it is our

favorite.

3. How are secondary colors made?

 There are three groups of colors, primary, secondary and tertiary. Secondary colors

are those that are obtained by mixing two primary colors. Secondary colors are

green, orange, and purple. Mixing blue and red creates a purple or violet color; red

and yellow make orange; yellow and blue make green.

Paragraphs and Topic Sentences: Opinions

1. Should students wear uniforms in school?

In my opinion students should wear a uniform in schools. I believe that this creates

a habit of discipline, something very important for growth as a person. Also, the fact

of knowing how to comply with certain standards. In the same way, certain

distractions in classes are avoided since, since everyone is in uniform, there will be

no factor that will attract attention.

2. What makes a movie good?

In the cinematographic field there are different genres of movies. Therefore, I

consider that there are no good movies or bad movies. The main factor to take into

account whether it is good or bad is the taste of each person. At times for someone a

genre can be considered excellent while for someone else it can be the worst movie.

3. Why should we protect endangered animals?

Protecting endangered animals is very important to humanity; since, animal life is

an irreplaceable network of species, which connects with each other and with which

we interact. Furthermore, animal life offers essential natural services for human

beings: medicinal resources, food and natural heritage, and finally, biodiversity is

healthy for ecosystems as well as the right to life, love and respect for animals.

Topic Sentence: What’s the Topic?

 1. How hard is it to be a good friend?

2. What is the most important subject in school?

3. What are the rules for cell phone use in the classroom?

4. What are the most efficient ways to save water?

5. Why the art program is good for students?

6. What is the importance of excursions?

7. What makes the drummer important?

8. What are the advantages of having a pet?

Write the Topic Sentence

1. In addition to improving your health, sports are a lot of fun.

2. If you are looking for fidelity, a dog will be your ideal pet.

3. When you use your bicycle, it is important that you use helmets.

4. The vote builds us as a democratic society, it helps us to choose our leaders.

5. The best time to do your homework.

6. As a measure to promote that children from an early age are interested in the

seventh art.

7. Summer vacations are considered as the time necessary to spend with the family

and enjoy.

8. Grades evaluate students' dedication and effort.