Wete a Shy wt, hese eichus ‘ ¥ | ‘oaW3 Unit 2.5 Unity Practice ‘Name: A) Read the topic sentences below. Choose the supporting sentence that would be irrelevant to the paragraph. 1, Computers have become more important in our society. A) Most people use smart phones to stay in touch with fiiends. B) Businesses depend on computers for many things. “Children are skilled with technology at younger ages. 2. Football is a violent sport that can have severe consequences for the players. A) Injuries are common, especially in the shoulders, knees, and ankles. B) Concussions can cause disability later in life. \@) Coaches teach the basios of playing the game. 3. Reading has many benefits, especially for children. Mi Stress and anxiety can be lowered. B) Reading is enjoyable at any age ©) Creativity and empathy are increased. 4, Amprican families are becoming more mobile, with many families moving every year. Movers say that fragile items should be packed carefully. B) Some families move because a parent transfers for a new job. ©) Some families choose to relocate for a change of scenery. 5, Classes for new drivers can help them drive more safely on highways. 2% Students will have the opportunity to practice under simulated conditions. B) Seatbelts save thousands of lives each year and should be required. C) The more teenagers know, the safer they will be on the road. B) Please put the supporting sentences in the correct order by numbering them 1-5. 1. Though the situation is often stressful when there’s a fire, firefighters are always calm. By the time the truck reaches the fire, the firefighters are dressed and ready to work. _Y, They grab their protective gear and hurry to the truck. 2) The flashing lights and loud sirens on the trucks make traflic clear, so they can arrive quickly. As soon as the alarm sounds, firefighters jump up and start getting ready. 7 Because there’s no time, firefighters get dressed while the truck drives to the fire 2. Every host knows that meals are essential for a successful party. Before dessert is served, the table should be cleaned and reset. __Z_ Snacks and soups meke excellent appetizers __‘|_ After clearing the salads, the host should serve the main course. __1,- Salad and rolls should be served before the main conse Dessert should be the perfect end to a delicious meal 3. Packing correctly for a trip is alittle stressful but important. ____Also, it’s important that you make a plan before you start __ First, you can’t forget necessary things when you take a trp.©) Read the following paragraph carefully. Underline the topic sentence and find all the controlling ideas in the supporting sentences. Then, carefully check the paragraph for irrelevant sentences. [1] Pilots are the main reason for many airplane accidents. [2] Ignoring their responsibilities, sometimes pilots fail to perform their duties carefilly, and mistakes have often been the result. [3] Many fatal accidents have happened because pilots failed to listen to the advice of air traffic controllers, who were trying to wam them about dangers. [4] To become an air affic controler, one must be extremely intelligent. [5] Sometimes pilots are overtired, and they can’t be cautious. [6] They may be taking eens - medicine to sleep that slows down their thinking and physical reactions. [7] As we all know, statistics indicate that many college students abuse drugs. [8] Sometimes accidents occur through a malfunction in the plane's equipment, pilots aren’t responsible for accidents such as these. [9] Every year, air traffic accidents are caused by student pilots who attempt journeys beyond their skill level. [10] In these cases, property and even human lives are destroyed because of inexperienced pilots. [11] Because they don't employ student pilots, commercial aitlines are the safest form of air transportation. [12] Being a pilot isn’t an easy career, but their mistakes have led to devastating accidents. [13] The next time you fly yor ‘be sure to ask. sel! i tion Does the pilot look friendly? 1. What is the topic of the paragraph? [ 2. What is/are the controlling idea(s)?_ 2“ 3. What sentences are irrelevant? A, Please give the reasons these sentences are irrelevant: Hs because _ Hy af tte Subject:2. EXERCISES IN UNITY A) The topic sentence for a paragraph is given below, followed by a number of details. Decide which details should be included in a paragraph which uses the topic sentence. Cross out details which should not be included. ‘Give a reason why you have chosen to discard each detail. TOPIC SENTENCE: Sam is one of the best players on the baseball team. DETAILS: 1. Sam is a good athlete. 2. Sam is very tall for his age. ~3&. Sam likes to eat pizza, but he does not like spaghetti. 4. Sam hit two home runs in the last game. 5. Baseball is one of the best games played professionally in North America. ¢ When the pitcher throws the ball, Sam has a good eye and can determine ao ere the ball will go in relation to the plate. ., ~==..7. Sam can run to first-base faster than-znyone on the team. - is Sam is a member of the safety patrol at school. sball was invented by Abner Doubleday in Cooperstown, New York. 10. Sam can pitch, hit and catch very well. ~ 11. Sam is a very good player at first base or short stop. “P& Michelle is almost as good a player as Sam. X®. Sam likes the new glove his father bought him for his birthday. 14, Sam can read the pitcher very well and knows when he should attempt to steal a base. 15. One day when our team was losing, Sam hit a grand-slam home run, which allowed us to win the game. Nip. Sain prefers baseball to hockey. U . ©T.R. Gadd, B.A., M.Ed., 1997 4 Printed in CanadaREVISING A. DEVELOPING PARAGRAPH UNITY ‘A paragraph has unity when all the supporting sentences are connected to the topic sentence. None of the supporting sentences are about other topics. @ Read the topic sentence and the supporting sentences. Cross out the supporting ‘sentence that does not support the main idea stated in the topic sentence. Topic Sentence: I don’t like TV commercials. Supporting Sentences 4. Commercials interrupt my favorite TV programs. 2, Too many commercials are shown each hout. 3, Some commercials are fun to watch. \ QJ Most commercials advertise things I don’t care about. @ Read the following paragraph. Underline the topic sentence. Five sentences do not support the main idea in the topic sentence. Cross out those sentences. @ Look at the first draft of your paragraph, Are there any sentences that do not support the main idea stated inthe topic sentence? If s0, cross them out. If necessary, add more supporting sentences. ;