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Three letters for the introduction paragraph
HIT
Which word should be capitalized: to begin with, students should have a longer school day because they need more time to study.
Some people enjoy public speaking while others are frightened by it. Using specific details and examples, explain how you feel about public speaking.
Determine the topic
Public speaking is enjoyable because...
Public speaking is frightening because...
Sentence starter for Thesis Flipped
In conclusion,
Sport Mrs. Jira played in college
Volleyball
FREDA
Fix the error: This is because, students will have more freedom to use their time how they want.
Remove the comma after because
Students often learn how to budget their time in order to complete important tasks and still have time for themselves. Explain how learning to budget time is an important skill for students. Use specific details and examples in your response.
Determine the topic
Learning to budget time is an important skills for students because...
Sentence starter for the 2nd sentence in the introduction paragraph
Most people
Ms. Beaudet's favorite icecream flavor
Chocolate (more specifically, dark chocolate)
Three letters for the conclusion paragraph
TIC
Fix the error: For these reasons it is vital that, students attend school.
For these reasons, it is vital that students attend school.
Scientist Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Include specific details and examples to convince others to support your position.
Determine the topic
Imagination is more important than knowledge because...
Imagination is not more important than knowledge because...
Sentence starter for the 2nd body paragraph
Additionally,
Mrs. May's daughter's name
Maria May
The D in FREDA stands for...
Detail
Where should the comma go: For me I love getting to see my friends when I am at school.
For me,
Studies have shown that people who take short breaks throughout the day to do light, outdoor exercise are more productive than those who do not. Use specific details and examples to convince your principal whether students should have similar breaks during the school day.
Determine the topic
Students should have similar breaks during the school day because...
Sentence starter for Detail
Furthermore,
In other words,
Therefore,
In addition,
Mrs. Jira lived in this country last year
England
The A in FREDA stands for...
Anecdote
Where should the commas go: In conclusion students will have more time to study they will get better grades and they can socialize more if they have a longer school day.
In conclusion, students will have more time to study, they will get better grades, and they can socialize more if they have a longer school day.
Many professional athletes and entertainers earn large sums of money. Do you agree or disagree with these individuals making high salaries? Use specific details and examples to convince others to support your position.
Determine the topic
Professional athletes and entertainers should make high salaries because...
Professional athletes and entertainers should not make high salaries because...
Sentence starter for Closure (last sentence in the conclusion paragraph)
For these reasons, it is vital that
Mrs. Beaudet's childhood dog's name
Dobby