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Recess for Middle Schoolers
(You can ask a question, but if you are more creative, get extra points!)
Tell Mrs. Arce 3 background facts about recess.
It is one the playground or gym. It is a good chance to socialize. They took it away in middle school. It causes stress when your bullied. Teachers don't see everything you're doing. ETC....
School recess is important for middle schoolers because it helps them to socialize, and to it is very healthy for the body.
Where does this thesis statement go?
The last sentence of the first paragraph and after the hook and the background information.
Give a counterargument against dating teenage dating. Include a rebuttal.
Some people say that teens are too young to date, but dating is totally natural for teenagers.
Give a short conclusion about why teens should get recess.
Finally, recess is good for so many reasons. Kids really do need to get away from the screens and go outside to a safe, supervised environment. So next time Dr. Irish asks for your opinion, say "YES to RECESS!"
ELA should be an hour and a half, not 1 hour.
Tell an anecdote (short story) about how it's hard to practice in an hour- Get Extra Points for creativity.
Or just quickly aska q uestion.
3 facts about ELA.
Reading (informational, poetry, narratives, science fiction)
Writing
Comprehension
It is not easy to do it well,
Tell a thesis statement about how ELA should (or should not) be 90 minutes.
Mrs. Arce will judge.
Give a counterargument that is against 90 ELA classes.
Many people think that 90 minutes is too long, but everyone knows that practice means perfect.
Give a short conclusion about how ELA class should get more time.
In conclusion, ELA class is very difficult. It takes time to learn the skills involved in reading and writing. Next time you feel like you are not quite ready for that test, or essay- say "ELA needs more time each day!"
Teenage dating leads to heartache.
Hook me in with a good starting hook!
3 facts about dating.
Some people play with dating, others are serious, some parents forbid it, others encourage it, peer pressure is involved...
Give me a thesis statement about teenage dating.
Teens should (not) date because _____ and _____
Give a counterargument against teens dating.
Most older people say that teenagers should not date, but this is because they are old fashioned and do not understand the maturity of the modern teenager.
Give a nice conclusion about how teen dating is a positive thing.
The last thing I want to say is that dating is good for teenagers. Parent, do you want your teens to be more mature and responsible? Go ahead and trust them with their boyfriend or girlfriend. You won't regret it!
We should hire a restaurant to cook school lunches.
If Mrs. Arce yawns, it's not a good hook.
Let me tell you 3 facts about school lunches...
they are supposed to be nutritious, they taste ok, it's better than nothing, almost everybody gets in, nobody brings lunch from home anymore.
Tell a thesis statement about how schools should get lunches from Chik-Fil-A (or other restaurant)
Schools should get the food from restaurants because it tastes better and it is healthier than school lunches.
(example)
Give a counterargument against schools giving students food from restaurants.
Many people may say that restaurants are too expensive, but schools can make a deal with the restaurants to make them cheaper.
Lastly, I would like to encourage all restaurants to contact schools to make a deal with them. You will make so much money that you will have to expand your business. Also, you will be helping to develop healthier, stronger citizens and loyal customers for life!
Space Travel
You should be ready for this one!
You probably know this about space travel...
it involves a lot of technology, nations compete to be "the first," there are many unknowns out there...it cost billions to launch a space rocket, in the 1960's the USA landed on the moon, or did they?
Give a T.S. about the argument of space travel.
Space travel is important because ___ and ____.
Write a counterargument against space travel.
Many people think that space travel is too risky, but discovery is all about taking risks.
Space travel conclusion...
In summary, exploration has been growing since the beginning of time. Our ancestors risked their lives and traveled over oceans and seas. They found a "New World." Later, men and women like the Tuskegee Airmen, Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman soared across the sky in airplanes. Did they take risks? Yes! Was it worth it? You can answer that question yourself.