Email
Thesis
Counter
Sentences
Ziemer and Garner
100

How should you START an email to a teacher?

Hello _________,

(Address the teacher)

100

What are the two parts of a thesis?

Opinion (Claim) and reasons.

100

In what kind of essay do you provide a counter argument?

Persuasive

100

What is the name of an incomplete sentence?

Fragment.

100

What subject(s) will Mr. Garner be teaching you?

Math

200

How do you END and email.

Thanks,

Your Name

(Closing)

200

Write a thesis on why reading is a good habit.

I believe reading everyday is a good habit because it can build vocabulary and decrease one's screen time.

Opinion + Two reasons

200

What is a counterargument? 

Acknowledging the other side of an opinion.

200

What is the name of a sentence that is too long?

Run On

200

What race did Ms. Ziemer run this year?

Boston Marathon!

300

What goes in the subject line of an absent email?

(Subject)- Absent (Date)

300

What is another phrase for thesis?

Main idea of essay.

300

Why is a counter important?

Good writers acknowledge both sides of an argument and prove why their opinion is correct.

300

What starts a sentence and what ends a sentence?

Capital Letter and Punctuation Mark

300

What will you ALWAYS bring to class?

Backpack (With Supplies)

400

What is the difference between the subject and the body of an email?

The subject is a brief description of the message. The body contains the actual message.

400

What KIND of thesis did we learn about (for which essay?)

A persuasive thesis.

400

Write a counter for this thesis statement:

I believe students should have homework everyday because it helps them practice skills independently and teaches responsibility.

Some people believe that homework is too stressful for students, but it actually prepares them for balancing work in the future.

(Doesn't have to be exact)

400

Fix the sentence: Because I forgot to set my alarm.

Because I forgot to set my alarm, I was late for class.

400

List out 3 big items you will carry in your backpack.

Textbook, Chromebook, Notes

500

Edit ALL of the mistakes:

Subject: yo im absent

did i miss anything?

(Sent on April 3rd to Mr. Garner)

Subject: Math- Absent 4/3/26

Hello Mr. Garner,

I will be absent on April 3rd, 2026. I am planning on checking Google Classroom for any notes. Please let me know if I should do anything else to make up what I miss.

Thanks,

Name

500

Does every essay need a thesis?

Yes! A thesis is a statement is a sentence in the introduction on what the essay is about.

500

Fix this counter:

People who think the beach is better than the pool are wrong.

Some people believe the beach is better than the pool because there is more space to run, but having a smaller space at the pool is more safe for watching children.

500

Edit this sentence: when the science fair ended the students rushed outside however they forgot there projects in the gym 

When the science fair ended, the students rushed outside; however, they forgot their projects in the gym. 

Half points:When the science fair ended, the students rushed outside. However, they forgot their projects in the gym. 

Semicolon is used to connect two complete sentences that are relevant to each other.

500

How old was Mr. Garner when he was friends with Lil Wayne?

Met when he was 25.

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