Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 10

Again, major and minor ideas are mixed together. In addition, in each outline one of the three major ideas is missing and must be added. Put the ideas in logical order by filling in the outlines that follow (summarizing as needed) and adding a third major idea.
1. Topic sentence: Extending the school day would have several advantages.
Help children academically
Parents know children are safe at the school
More time to spend on basics
Less pressure to cover subjects quickly
More time for extras like art, music, and sports
Help working parents
More convenient to pick up children at 4 or 5 p.m.
Teachers' salaries would be raised
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b. _______________________________________________________________________
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b. _______________________________________________________________________
2. Topic sentence: By following certain hints about food, exercise, and smoking, you can increase your chances of dying young.
Don't ever walk if you can ride instead.
Choose foods such as bacon and lunch meats that are laced with nitrites and other preservatives.
Be very selective about what you eat.
If you begin to cough or feel short of breath, keep smoking.
If a friend invites you to play an outdoor sport, open a beer instead and head for your La-Z-Boy recliner.
Resist the urge to exercise.
Choose foods from one of four essential groups: fat, starch, sugar, and grease.
Smoke on a regular basis.
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b. _______________________________________________________________________
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b. _______________________________________________________________________