Name: _________________

Work with a partner to unscramble the sentences below. Cut out each sentence by line, then organize the
sentences by topic (or, go through and label each sentence a color, then cut them out by colors). There
are 3 main topics. Once organized by topic, arrange the sentences into paragraphs. Think about the
progression of the idea. Make sure the paragraph makes sense.

The more we exercise, the healthier we are, and the healthier we will stay.

Therefore, it has motivation built in.

Finally, biking is better for the environment.

You are less distracted on a bicycle than in a car.

Wallace Stevens, a 20th century poet, wrote, “I write best when I can concentrate.”

Unless you disagree with global warming research, this point should be easily

conceded.

And greater concentration leads to better writing.

Then, slowing down leads to greater concentration.

To start, biking makes you healthier and happier.

Thinking by the health of the air you and I breathe, biking is favored.

Because biking takes more time, it allows you to think about your day.

If we’re forward minded, concerned about the future, we will choose biking.

Having more time stimulates your creativity.

Riding to work can be your daily exercise.

In addition to creativity, biking can lead to concentration and good writing.

This is because it is a slower motion and, consequently, less distracting.

Better writing can lead to happiness.

Therefore, biking leads to creativity.

Getting to work on time provides motivation to complete your workout.