Quotes
How do you cite a raisin in the sun?
By including the page number in parenthesis after the quote
What is a thesis statement?
An overall claim or argument you wish to prove
French Toast is the best breakfast food because it's easy to make, universally beloved, and versatile
Subject
A) "So now it’s life. Money is life (A Raisin in the sun). Once upon a time freedom used to be life – now it’s money. I guess the world really do change"
B) "Sometimes it’s like I can see the future stretched out in front of me – just plain as day. The future, Mama. Hanging over there at the edge of my days. Just waiting for me – a big, looming blank space – full of nothing. Just waiting for me. But it don’t have to be" (60).
A
Cupcakes are better than cookies because you get more for less, they have more flavors and ________
The correct answer should be a reason that is strong, debatable, and easy to find evidence for.
Make this citation for this quote: "I got me a dream" page 10 of A raisin in the sun
"I got me a dream" (10).
What are the three components of a thesis
the subject you’re focusing on, your position on the subject, and 3 reasons you’re going to use to support your position
IT is a better scary movie than MA, because it had more frightening scenes, a more compelling plot, and better acting.
Reasons/ claims
Season three is the best season of stranger things because it's more action packed, funnier, the most recent
The last reason
Write a position on the subject of students wearing uniforms.
Should be something arguable and capable of having three reasons to support it
What are the 4 components of a strong quote?
Supports the main idea of the paragraph, is direct, even dramatic, is relatively short and to the point, relates directly to main idea
True or false, this is a strong thesis statement:
In, a Raisin in the Sun, Travis is motivated by killing bugs because he asked his mom if he could, had fun while doing it, and asked to do it again.
False
Fill in the blank with the appropriate position
Tom Holland is the _______ spiderman, because he is the most relatable, has the most unique plot, fits the comic book description best
Best
The office is better than Parks and recreation because the characters are more relatable, the dynamic between Dwight and Jim is more dynamic than any of the relationships on Parks and Recreation, the office aired earlier
The last one
Write a thesis statement about what the best sport is.
Should have all the correct components of a thesis and strong reasoning for to support the position.
True or false, this is strong quotable evidence if writing a paper about Dumbeldore's charachter:
Dumbeledore said: “It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live. Soon we must face the choice between what is right and what is easy"
100 bonus points if you can answer Why?
True
Make a thesis statement about why dogs are better than cats.
A correct response will include a subject, position, and 3 claims
Fill in the blank with three strong reasons to support this prompt:
Spiderman is the best superhero because _________, ________, ____________
100 bonus points if you can answer what the 3 components of strong reasons are
The answer should include reasons which are strong, arguable, easy to find evidence for
Vine is better than tik tok because they had six seconds, the quality was better, there was a wider range of content.
The first one
Write a thesis statement about if Breakthrough should be 12 months of the year instead of two.
Should have all the correct components of a thesis and strong reasoning for to support the position.