Activity 3.3.

Thesis Statement, Topic Sentence, and Supporting Details

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PART 1. Write a thesis statement for each set of topic sentences. (10 points)

1. Topic Sentence: Jogging prevents heart disease.

Jogging also reduces the risk of getting some forms of cancer.
Jogging helps treat diabetes.
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2. Topic Sentence: Our school employs competent teachers.

It also provides state-of-the-art facilities.
It has a conducive environment for learning.
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3. Topic Sentence: Automated election reduces costs.

It is faster.
Digital archiving of results is also achieved.
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4. Topic Sentence: Korean pop uses wide-ranging audio-visual elements.

It uses synchronized dance formation.
K-pop uses colorful fashion.
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5. Topic Sentence: Internet pornography is flourishing.

Internet becomes a tool for violating intellectual property rights.
It is being used to bully other people.
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PART II. Write a topic sentence for each set of supporting details. (10 points)

1. Supporting Details: Insert your ATM card.

Enter your personal identification number.
Enter the amount of money.
Get your cash and receipt.
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 2. Supporting Details: List the tasks you need to accomplish.
Keep track of your progress.
Begin with the most important task.
Take a break in between tasks.
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3. Supporting Details: A computer has a hard drive where data is stored.

The mouse is used to point to and select items on the screen.
The keyboard is used for entering characters.
The monitor displays visual elements.
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4. Supporting Details: Malware makes the computer unstable.

It can be used in hacking and stealing information.
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5. Supporting Details: Yellow elicits the feeling of comfort when eating.

Green makes you feel that the food you eat is healthy and safe.
Gray decreases your appetite.
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PART III. Write the three major supporting details for each topic sentence. (15 points)

1. Topic Sentence: Music helps the body relax.

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2. Topic Sentence: Lack of sleep has negative effects on your appearance.

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3. Topic Sentence: Smart phones are useful in our studies.

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4. Topic Sentence: Teachers function as parents in school.
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5. Topic Sentence: Taking the light rail transit (LRT) for commuting is practical.
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