Practice 2

1. Striving for a Better Life Through Better Air Quality

Thesis statement : The only way to effectively improve air quality is for every country around the world to play a significant role in controlling air pollution.

Main ideas and supporting point :

A. Governments should encourage research and development (R&D) work.
1.Alternatives to fossil fuels.
2.Hybrid and electric cars.

B. Governments should implement regulations to control air pollution.
1.Environmental laws.
2. Tax relief for compliant industries.

C. Governments should organise environmental campaigns.
1. Recycling.
2.Car pooling.


 2. Benefits of Keeping Fit

Thesis statement : There are several benefits that we can enjoy when we keep our body healthy.

Main ideas and supporting points :

A. One can maintain good physical health.
1. Build up body's resistance to disease.
2.Improve the cardiovascular system.
3.Strengthen the muscular system.

B. One can maintain good mental health.
1. Improve concentration.
2.Increase mental alertness.

C. One can maintain a good disposition or temperament.
 1. Release endorphins, the "happy" hormones.
2. Develop a positive attitude.
3.Reduce stress.

3. Types of Leadership

Thesis statement : A leader may display one of, or a combination of the three kinds of leadership.

Main ideas and supporting points :

A. A leader may show democratic leadership.

  1. Put decisions to a vote of subordinates.

  2. Strives for the coorperation of every subordinate.

B. A leader may show paternal leadership.

  1. Acts like a father.

  2. Gives guidance, advice and instructions.

  3. Influences by setting a good example.

C. A leader may show autocratic leadership.

1. Feels he should be the only one making decisions.

2. Feels he should be the only one giving orders. 

3. Believes he is the only one having superior wisdom.

Practice 3: Thesis Statement With Predictors

1. Thesis statement: There are several benefits that we can enjoy when we keep our body healthy.

Thesis statement with predictors:
There are several benefits that we can enjoy when we keep our body healthy. The most essential benefit is by maintaining a good physical health, which followed by good mental health and  also by maintaining a good disposition or temperament withal.

 2. Thesis statement: A leader may display one of, or a combination of three kinds of leadership.

Thesis statement with predictors: 
A leader may display one of, or a combination of three kinds of leadership, comparatively by portraying a democratic leadership, paternal leadership, and in conjunction with an autocratic leadership.