Thesis
Write a thesis :
Explain how the narrator in In My Mom’s Shoes and the speaker in The Listener both struggle to understand their parents.
The narrator in In My Mom’s Shoes and the speaker in The Listener both struggle to understand their parents.
Create a counter claim:
Homework increases student learning.
Some people say that homework increases learning but...
What goes in the first triangle of your graphic organizer?
Hook, Tag, Thesis
First, Mia planted seeds in the soil. Next, she watered them every day. Finally, small green plants began to grow.
How did the author organize this selection?
Sequence
The wind whispered through the trees.
What type of figurative language is this?
personification
Write a claim:
Explain how school uniforms improve student discipline.
School uniforms improve student discipline.
Create a counterclaim:
Animal testing is necessary for medical research.
SOme people may say animal testing is necessary for medical research but...
What text evidence is needed when the essay is over a paired passage?
Text evidence from both passages
Dogs and cats are both popular pets. However, dogs need more exercise, while cats are usually more independent.
How did the author organize this selection?
Compare/contrast
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
Write a thesis:
Explain how Perce displays a positive attitude throughout the play.
Perce displays a positive attitude throughout the play.
Create a counter claim.
Fast food contributes to obesity in children.
Some people may say fast food contributes to obesity in children but...
What is included in your body paragraph?
Text evidence, explain, explain
A tornado hit the town, causing damage to homes and trees. As a result, many families had to find new places to stay.
How did the author organize this selection?
Cause and effect
The classroom was a zoo.
What type of figurative language is this?
metaphor
Write a claim:
Explain how video games can enhance cognitive skills.
Video games can enhance cognitive skills.
Create a counter claim.
Reading fiction improves empathy.
Some people my say reading fiction improves empathy but...
What is needed if your essay is an argumentative essay?
counterclaim
The playground was too muddy to use. To fix the problem, the school added wood chips to the ground.
How did the author organize this selection?
Problem/solution
The bees buzzed loudly in the garden.
What type of figurative language is this?
onomatopoeia
Write a thesis:
Explain how Wilma Rudolph overcame obstacles to become an Olympic gold medalist.
Wilma Rudolph overcame obstacles to become an Olympic gold medalist.
Create a counter claim..
The death penalty is an effective crime deterrent.
Some people may say the death penalty is an effective crime deterrent but...
How do you start your text evidence?
The text states,"
The students were struggling to finish their work on time, so the teacher gave them extra time to complete it.
How did the author organize this selection?
Cause/effect
Why does the author use figurative language?
To help you visualize