In a memo to the college president, the athletic director argues for a new stadium scoreboard
Old Scoreboard Replacement
The old scoreboard at our stadium has been a faithful companion since its construction in the 1970s, but it is time for an upgrade. Several factors contribute to why the old scoreboard needs to be replaced.
1. The old scoreboard is a tired warhorse that was originally constructed in the 1970s. Over the years, it has served us well, but it's showing signs of wear and tear. The technology and design are outdated, making it difficult to keep up with modern standards.
2. It is now hard to find replacement parts when something breaks. Due to the age of the scoreboard, sourcing replacement parts has become a challenge. This results in prolonged downtime and impacts the overall experience for spectators.
3. The old scoreboard is not energy efficient. With advancements in technology, newer scoreboards are energy-efficient, helping reduce operational costs and environmental impact. Replacing the old scoreboard can lead to long-term savings.
4. Coca-Cola has offered to buy a new sports scoreboard in return for exclusive rights to sell soda pop on campus. This presents a unique opportunity for a partnership that benefits both parties. The infusion of funds from Coca-Cola can significantly offset the costs of installing a new scoreboard.
5. The old scoreboard should be replaced for many reasons. When considering the overall benefits and drawbacks of keeping the old scoreboard versus investing in a new one, the decision is clear. A new scoreboard would enhance the spectator experience and bring our facilities up to date.
6. It shows only scores for football games. The limitation of displaying only football scores excludes other sporting events. A new scoreboard could cater to a variety of sports, providing a more inclusive experience for all athletes and fans.
7. When we have soccer games or track meets, we are without any functioning scoreboard. The lack of a working scoreboard for certain events compromises the fairness and excitement of the games. A new scoreboard would address this issue and improve overall event management.
Questions:
1. Which sentence should be the topic sentence?
2. Which sentence(s) should be developed in a separate paragraph?
3. Which sentences should become support sentences?
Answers:
Memo to the College President
New Stadium Scoreboard:
1. Topic Sentence:
5. The old scoreboard should be replaced for many reasons.
2. Sentence(s) for separate paragraph:
4. Coca-Cola has offered to buy a new sports scoreboard in return for exclusive rights to sell soda pop on campus.
3. Support Sentences:
1. The old scoreboard is a tired warhorse that was originally constructed in the 1970s.
2. It is now hard to find replacement parts when something breaks.
3. The old scoreboard is not energy efficient.
6. It shows only scores for football games.
7. When we have soccer games or track meets, we are without any functioning scoreboard.
Explanation:
1. Topic Sentence:
This is the theme or main topic of a paragraph that summarizes the information in the paragraph. It may be the first sentence or inserted elsewhere in the paragraph. But, all other sentences within the paragraph support it with points, reasons, or examples.
2. Support Sentences:
These are sentences that support the topic sentence by offering justifications and examples.
3. Separate Paragraph Sentence:
This is a sentence that introduces another idea which is not closely related to the idea contained in the other paragraph.