The document discusses the importance of smell in bringing back memories. It notes that the sense of smell is stronger in dogs than humans and is one of the most basic human senses. It also provides an example of how certain smells can trigger happy memories from childhood through adulthood for the author.

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.