Q1

Instructions: Read the following paragraph and note the separate parts of the paragraph. Answer the “Questions about the Model” below:

Kitchen Technology

A variety of technological advancements in the modern kitchen has revolutionized the lives and health of millions of people. One advancement that has enabled cooks and consumers to enjoy fruits, vegetables, and wholesome meals year-round is the freezer. Prior to modern methods of freezing and refrigeration, food choices were limited only to what was seasonally and locally available, which itself was dependent on factors like the weather. In addition to modern freezing methods, advancements in stove and cooktop technology have provided quick and safe ways to get hot meals to the table at any time. The efficient, clean, and compact electric and gas stoves allow cooks to heat food indoors without the mess and risks that older coal and wood stoves and even campfires once posed. Finally, the microwave has enhanced the benefits of refrigeration and modern stoves by allowing us to heat or reheat food or drinks in a fraction of the time that older heating methods required. Thus, people can literally eat “on the run.” Indeed, freezer, stovetop, and microwave technology have revolutionized the way people can cook, eat, and live. They are time-saving, clean, and efficient.

Questions about the Model:

1. Highlight the topic sentence in yellow. What is the topic of this paragraph?

2. What are the three subtopics that this paragraph explains?

3. Underline the sentences that introduce each new subtopic. What words and phrases introduce these subtopics?

4. How many sentences of explanation does the writer provide for each subtopic?

5. Highlight the conclusion sentence in yellow.