Active Skills for Reading Intro (Unit 9: That's Entertainment)


CHAPTER 2 - Pilobolus

Reading Skill - Understanding Main Ideas

In a good paragraph, the first sentence introduces an idea. This is often called a topic sentence. Each sentence after the topic sentence should support the first idea.

A. Read the passage

B. Do the topic sentences introduce ideas? Do the sentences after each topic sentence support the idea? How?

Answer

Yes, topic sentences often introduce main ideas, and the subsequent sentences support these ideas.

C. Read the passage again.

Why are you learning English? Think about why you are learning English. Why is learning to read better in English important to you? Keeping these reasons in mind will help you as you complete this chapter.

www.heinle.com/pilobolus

What a great show!

Last night I saw the most amazing performance. The modern dance company1 Pilobolus was performing live at my sister's university. She bought tickets so she and I could go.
I was curious about the show. Some of my friends practice ballet or hip hop, but my sister said that Pilobolus would be very different from those kinds of dances. She was right.
You should have seen the dancers! The Pilobolus dancers appeared on the stage in brightly colored costumes.2 They moved together in such an amazing way. They were also very strong. It must be hard to lift, jump, and carry other dancers across the stage. I don't think I could carry someone and still be as graceful as they are!
The Pilobolus dancers are very flexible. They create shapes and shadows with their bodies. I heard a woman say that Pilobolus dancers remind her of sculptures.
I feel like I learned so much about dance in just one night. Pilobolus has created more than 100 original dances. I hope to see another one of their shows soon.

1 A dance company is a group of dancers who work together.
2 A costume is the clothing that a performer wears.

Chapter - 2: Before You Read - What a great show! Chapter - 2: Reading Comprehension - Check Your Understanding

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