Understanding Controlling Sentences
As you read, watch for two types of controlling sentences:
A focus statement tells what an essay or article is about. It usually appears at the end of the first paragraph.
Many features of games make them powerful tools for learning.
A topic sentence tells what a paragraph is about. It usually appears at the start of a middle paragraph.
To start with, games are fun, and fun actually promotes learning.
Find controlling sentences.
In the following brief article, underline each controlling sentence. Make a copy of this Google doc or download a Word template.
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