Email
How should you START an email to a teacher?
Hello _________,
(Address the teacher)
What are the two parts of a thesis?
Opinion (Claim) and reasons.
In what kind of essay do you provide a counter argument?
Persuasive
What is the name of an incomplete sentence?
Fragment.
What subject(s) will Mr. Garner be teaching you?
Math
How do you END and email.
Thanks,
Your Name
(Closing)
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
What is a counterargument?
Acknowledging the other side of an opinion.
What is the name of a sentence that is too long?
Run On
What race did Ms. Ziemer run this year?
Boston Marathon!
What goes in the subject line of an absent email?
(Subject)- Absent (Date)
What is another phrase for thesis?
Main idea of essay.
Why is a counter important?
Good writers acknowledge both sides of an argument and prove why their opinion is correct.
What starts a sentence and what ends a sentence?
Capital Letter and Punctuation Mark
What will you ALWAYS bring to class?
Backpack (With Supplies)
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.
What KIND of thesis did we learn about (for which essay?)
A persuasive thesis.
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)
Fix the sentence: Because I forgot to set my alarm.
Because I forgot to set my alarm, I was late for class.
List out 3 big items you will carry in your backpack.
Textbook, Chromebook, Notes
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
Does every essay need a thesis?
Yes! A thesis is a statement is a sentence in the introduction on what the essay is about.
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.
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.
How old was Mr. Garner when he was friends with Lil Wayne?
Met when he was 25.