Direct Objects
What is the direct object? She kicked the ball.
the ball.
What is the indirect object? She gave me a pencil.
me
Fix the Error: their going to the store
they’re
A reliable source is ...
Any source from a reputable source.
What is a thesis statement?
the main idea or argument of an essay
What is the direct object? Marcus read a book about history.
a book
What is the indirect object? He sent his friend a message.
his friend
Fix the error: I dont understand this question
don't
Which is more reliable: a random blog or a published article?
a published article
Where is a thesis usually located?
at the end of the introduction
What is the direct object? The teacher assigned homework to the class.
homework
What is the indirect object? The coach offered the team some advice.
the team
Fix the error: The dog ran fast it was late.
The dog ran fast. It was late. OR The dog ran fast, and it was late.
What do we call the last page of an academic paper where sources appear?
A works cited page.
Is this a good thesis or a bad thesis? Dogs are pets that people own.
Bad thesis (too obvious / not arguable)
What is the direct object? They built a bridge over the river.
a bridge
What is the indirect object? She told her brother a secret.
her brother
Fix the error:
Every one should bring their pencil to class.
Everyone
What is it called when you use a quote in your essay and cite an author's last name.
An in-text citation.
Is this a good thesis or a bad thesis? Homework should be limited in high school because it increases stress, reduces sleep, and limits extracurricular involvement.
Good thesis (specific + multiple clear reasons)
What is the direct object? After hours of practice, she finally perfected the routine.
the routine
What is the indirect object? The professor awarded the top student a scholarship.
the top student
Fix the Error: Because the test was hard. Many students struggled.
Because the test was hard, many students struggled.
What is plagiarism?
Using someone else's work without giving credit.
Social media is interesting and people use it a lot because it connects them to their family and the world.
Bad thesis (vague, not argumentative)