Exercise C: More Practice Supporting the Thesis

Directions: Let's try another paragraph. Once again, click on the number that corresponds to the writerÍs thesis statement.


1	1. Regular exercise is something like the weather--we all talk about it, but we tend not to do anything about it! 2. Television exercise classes, records and tapes, and new videocassettes and disks, as well as the instructions in books, magazines and pamphlets, now make it easy to have a personal, low-cost exercise program without leaving home. 3. However, for success in exercise, you should follow a simple plan consisting of arranging the time, making preparations, and following the sequence with care.
		Sentence 1
		Sentence 2
		Sentence 3

Directions: Now choose the three best supporting points by clicking the appropriate button under each sentence you feel would make a good topic sentence:


1	To begin with, set aside a regular time for exercise.
		Good topic sentence
		Bad topic sentence




2	If you’re already getting up too early, what’s an extra half hour?
		Good topic sentence
		Bad topic sentence




3	Next, prepare for your exercise session.
		Good topic sentence
		Bad topic sentence




4	Never eat or drink too much before you exercise.
		Good topic sentence
		Bad topic sentence




5	The benefits of exercise come from carefully and consistently following your own program.
		Good topic sentence
		Bad topic sentence




6	Turn off the phone to prevent interruptions.
		Good topic sentence
		Bad topic sentence