Thesis Statement

1. Topic2. Controlling Idea

For me, it is the sense of smell rather than the sense of taste that brings back happy memories.

Thesis StatementThe sense of smell is much

stronger in dogs than it is in humans.

Many scientists believe that the sense of smell is the most basic of all the senses in humans.

Thesis Statement

1. Topic2. Controlling Idea3. Predictor

For me, it is the sense of smell rather than the sense of taste that brings back happy memories from my childhood, teenage years, and adulthood.

Thesis Statement w/PredictorThe movie was a joy to watch

because of its visual effects, surround sound, and actors.

The deafening noise, the strong smells, and the ugly sights are the three main disadvantages to living in a large city.

A thesis statement CANNOT..1. be a question.2. be an incomplete sentence.3. be a fact.4. announce the topic of your

essay.5. have more than one controlling

idea.