Write a Thesis
Competition is a constant presence in today’s schools, where students not only compete with one another in the classroom but also in sports and in various extracurricular activities. Explain how competition can improve life or make it more difficult for students. Use specific details and examples in your response.
Competition is (good/bad) because ________, _________, and __________.
Add a comma/commas here if needed:
Although I love English the Writing SOL is boring.
Although I love English, the Writing SOL is boring.
Where can you find a central idea?
A. Title / headers
B. Keywords
C. Both
C. Both
Add a transition word/phrase to the above passage.
To start, animal habitats should be preserved when they house an endangered species. For example, Many forests are home to creatures that deserve to be protected. This is because Humans can always relocate buildings, but animals can't relocate their home.
The format you use to write your body paragraphs
APE:
Answer/Topic Sentence
Proof/Evidence
Explanation
The school board plans to add one and a half hours to school each day. Do you agree or disagree with extending the school day? Use specific details and examples to convince the school board to accept your position.
Add a comma/commas here if it is necessary.
I like to run play jump and skip outside during break.
I like to run, play, jump, and skip outside during break.
Identify the main idea (be specific).
Rats are a rodent of medium size. Black rats, or roof rats, have thick, coarse, black hair that keeps them warm through the weather. Roof rats can grow to be 16 inches in length including their tail. They have large ears, a tail that is longer than their body and a pointed nose. Their tale helps them with balance and maintaining body temperature. Their long noses help them nose around for food with great smell.
The utility of the rat body
What are examples of transitions for the topic sentence of the first body paragraph?
One reason why...
Firstly,
To begin,
a. Hook
b. Bridge
c. Thesis
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.
Add a comma(s) to the sentence if it is necessary.
During break my best friend and I got into a fight.
During break, my best friend and I got into a fight.
Japan’s newest rocket failed on its first launch on 7 March, which could jeopardize the nation’s space science plans. Controllers ordered the H3 rocket to self-destruct 15 minutes into the mission after the second stage failed to ignite. Engineers will work to address the rocket’s problems.
A Japanese rocket failure
What part of the introduction moves the paragraph to the thesis?
Bridge
What is the formal for a thesis statement?
Opinion on prompt + reasons (2-3)
Identify a challenge facing students and ways to overcome that challenge. Use specific details and examples to explain
A challenge is ________ and we can overcome it through _______ and ________.
Add a comma(s) to this sentence.
Burley is a great school and we have lots of great students and teachers.
Burley is a great school, and we have lots of great students and teachers.
Do you like recess? Recess is extremely beneficial for students because it helps their mental and physical health. Students who have recess can have a mental break and return to class ready to learn, which helps them avoid stress. A lack of bad stress benefits mental health. Furthermore, recess can keep kids physically fit as they use this time to run and play.
Recess is beneficial for students because of mental and physical health reasons.
In conclusion, a parent is the keystone of a family. Without a parent a family would have no money, food, or even a place to sleep. Next time you see your parent, be sure to thank them for keeping the family together.
Choose the correct transition for the above paragraph:
a. In conclusion,
b. However,
c. Therefore,
C. Therefore,
What is an example of a THESIS statement?
a. Do you like going to the mall or the park better?
b. Studies say that parks are being replaced with shopping malls and other corporations all over America.
c. We should not replace parks with malls because online shopping exists, we have to protect nature, and parks are good for family fun.
c. We should not replace parks with malls because online shopping exists, we have to protect nature, and parks are good for family fun.
Sometimes people recognize similarities between themselves and a character from a book or a movie. Write about a character from a book or a movie who you think is similar to you. What do you have in common with this character? Use specific details and examples in your response.
I am like this character because _________, __________, and ___________.
Correct the grammar of this sentence.
January 25 2023:
Today I went to school and saw my crush. His name is Bartley and he has short dark hair and brown eyes. Although Bartley is so cute his best friend is mean. The best friend Adam calls me names and glares at me during class. I was just sitting staring at Bartley when all of a sudden Adam was in my face yelling at me!
January 25, 2023:
Today, I went to school and saw my crush. His name is Bartley, and he has short dark hair and brown eyes. Although Bartley is so cute, his best friend is mean. The best friend, Adam, calls me names and glares at me during class. I was just sitting staring at Bartley when, all of a sudden, Adam was in my face, yelling at me!
Once again, Americans will set their clocks forward an hour this Sunday — teeing up more evening sunshine but also a few days of grogginess and confusion. (1) And once again, the lawmaker dubbed the “Sun King” is vowing that this can be the year that Congress ends the nation’s much-maligned, twice-yearly time changes. (2) “Americans want more sunshine in the chilly, winter months, and Congress can deliver that to them,” said Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), otherwise known as the "Sun King." (3)
Which line could be added to support the main idea of this paragraph between sentences 2 and 3?
1. Daylight Savings is when Americans turn back the clocks for an hour so that they can see the sun more.
2. Daylight Savings originated when artificial light was not invented yet and people had to alter their schedules to fit that.
3. The Sun King argues we do not need Daylight Savings anymore.
3. The Sun King argues we do not need Daylight Savings anymore.
Many people believe that school should be five days a week. However, there are many benefits to a four day school week. For example, both teachers and students benefit from a shorter week and having Friday as a work day.
What are the two transition phrases above?
However
For example
What are the parts of the conclusion paragraph?
1. Restate Thesis
2. Summarization of main points
3. Call to action/Answer "So What"?