The document discusses the importance of smell in bringing back memories and compares the sense of smell between humans and dogs. It also provides examples of thesis statements and notes what a thesis statement cannot be, such as a question or fact.

1. Thesis StatementTopicControlling IdeaFor me, it is the sense of smell rather than the sense of taste that brings back happy memories.

2. 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.

3. Thesis StatementTopicControlling IdeaPredictorFor 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.

4. 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.

5. A thesis statement CANNOT..be a question.be an incomplete sentence.be a fact.announce the topic of your essay.have more than one controlling idea.