UNIT 3

Chapter 2

Activity 10 on Prewriting (147–150)

L, Q, SO, C, F

Chapter 3: The First and Second Steps in Essay Writing

Activity 1 on Understanding Thesis Statements (158–159)

1. Our cafeteria would be greatly improved is several changes were made.

2. Celebrities are often poor role models because of the way they dress, talk, and

behave.

3. My first night as a security guard turned out to be one of the most frightening experiences of

my life.

4. SUVs are inferior to cars because they are harder to control, more expensive, and dangerous

to the environment.

5. The twentieth century produced three inventions that dramatically changed the lives of all

Americans.

6. Stress in the fast-food workplace has led to serious physical, psychological, and emotional

problems for employees.

7. Advertisers target young people in order to market cigarettes, alcohol, and adult movies.
 8. Living in the city has certain advantages over living in the suburbs.

9. Before moving away from home, every person should have mastered certain key skills.

10. Independent “mom and pop” stores are superior to larger chain stores for a number of

reasons.

Activity 2 on Writing a Good Thesis (160)

List 1 List 2

2 Teachers 3 Bicycles

l Education 4 Dangers of bike riding

3 Math teacher l Recreation

5 My high school math 2 Recreational vehicles

teacher was incompetent. 5 Bike riding in the city is a

4 High school math teacher dangerous experience.

List 3 List 4

1 Retail companies 3 Camping

2 Supermarkets 4 First camping trip

4 Dealing with customers 2 Summer vacation

3 Working in a supermarket 5 My first camping trip was a

5 I’ve learned how to handle disastrous experience.

unpleasant supermarket customers. l Vacations

Activity 10 on Evaluating Activity 11 on Evaluating

Thesis Statements (173) Thesis Statements (173–174)

1. A a. 1. TN a.

OK b. OK b.

2. OK a. 2. TN a.

A b. OK b.

3. OK a. 3. TN a.

A b. OK b.

4. A a. 4. OK a.

OK b. TN b.

5. A a. 5. OK a.

OK b. TN b.

Activity 12 on Evaluating Activity 13 on Evaluating

Thesis Statements (174) Thesis Statements (174–175)

1. TB a. 1. OK a.

OK b. 2 b.

2. TB a. 2. 2 a.
 OK b. OK b.

3. OK a. 3. OK a.

TB b. 2 b.

4. TB a. 4. 2 a.

OK b. OK b.

5. TB a. 5. 2 a.

OK b. OK b.

Activity 15 on Writing a Thesis Statement (176–177)

Note: Wording of thesis may vary.

1. My cars have reflected stages in my life.

2. A two-year college has several advantages.

3. I have tried several ways to give up snacks.

4. Halloween is not all fun.

5. Three factors contributed to my heart attack.