Unpacking Prompts
What type of essay does this prompt want?
Write an essay explaining the benefits of service dogs.
According to experts, "chewing gum can help children focus."
To summarize,
All in all,
Controlling idea
Teenagers should be required to participate in at least one club or sport at school.
Critics may argue that teenagers should not be required to participate in a club or sport at school, but teenagers should be required to participate in at least one club or sport at school.
Write an essay where you take a position on whether gum should be allowed in schools or not.
"Social media opens the doors for cyber bullying to occur." (Source 2, paragraph 7)
First of all
One point to consider
Claim
The owners of the Triangle Factory should be put on trial for the deaths of their employees.
Although some may argue that the owners of the Triangle Factory should not be put on trial for the deaths of their employees, it is clear that the owners of the Triangle Factory should be put on trial for the deaths of their employees.
Write an essay explaining why it is important to learn from your mistakes.
According to the text, "service animals can help blind people get around." (Paragraph 10)
Also...
Additionally,
Moreover,
Restate claim/controlling idea
Restate points
The opposition believes that school uniforms are useless, but school uniforms provide many benefits to schools, students, and parents.
School uniforms provide many benefits to schools, students, and parents.
Write an essay arguing whether the owners of the Triangle Factory should be put on trial for the deaths of their employees.
What is missing from the evidence?
For instance
According to...
As seen in the text,
Distracted driving is dangerous because it takes a driver's hands off the wheel, takes their eyes off the road, and keeps drivers from fully focusing on the road.
Although others may argue that cell phones should not be allowed in the classroom due to possible distractions, the evidence shows that cell phones can be a great resource in the classroom and should definitely be allowed for educational use.
Cell phones can be a great resource in the classroom and should definitely be allowed for educational use.
Write an essay where you take a position on whether schools should require uniforms or not.
For instance, "service animals can help people with diabetes, as they can help people monitor blood sugar levels. (Source 1, paragraph 15)
Although others believe,
Opposition may state,
In conclusion, distracted driving is dangerous. People shouldn't do it.
Social media has a positive impact on society.
Although some may believe that social media has a negative impact on society, it is clear that social media has a positive impact on society.