Good or Bad? Thesis
I agree the driving age should be 18 not 16.
BAD because it does not have clear reasons for either side.
The following five teams were represented in the event Lakeview, Amherst, Bedford, and Monticello.
What punctuation is needed? Where does it go?
A colon for listing! After the word event
1. What two things do you need in your introduction?
2. Give me the definition of each. What purpose does it serve?
1. Hook, Thesis (stance and three reasons)
1. Hook- Something to draw the reader in
2. Thesis- Tell the reader what the essay is about.
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"Me and Julia went to the mall and baught 3 pairs of shoes a bag, and makeup."
Julia and I went to the mall and BOUGHT THREE pairs of shoes, a bag, and makeup.
In English class, Sarah has been asked to write a description of someone special to her. She wants to write about her older brother. Which of these would best help Sarah write her description of her older brother? A. Calling his friends and telling them about him B. Thinking about all the things she likes about him C. Making a list of things she wants him to do for her D. Asking him to take her to the library
B. Thinking about all the things she likes about him
Should students have to take an arts class in high school? No!
BAD, this is a question not a statement
What is needed to fix this sentence?
Students were directing traffic, stopping police, and arrested people.
Students were directing traffic, stopping police, and arresting people.
Parallel Structure!!
What are some transitions words to use at the beginning of each body paragraph? List 3!
First, Second, Last, Third, Finally, To Start, To Begin, Also, Additionally...
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Mom yelled "Jase brush you're teeth before leaving this house ".
Mom yelled, "Jase, brush your teeth before leaving this house!"
(1) A special person in my life is my big brother. (2) His name is Ben. (3) He has always been there to help me out and has been there for me when I needed him. How are sentences 1 and 2 best combined? F. A special person in my life is Ben, my big brother. G. A special persion in my life is Ben, he is my big brother. H. In my life a special person is my big brother, his name is Ben. J. My big brother Ben, he is a special person in my life.
F. A special person in my life is Ben, my big brother.
Technology has a positive effect on people because it reduces work loads, makes communication faster, and creates easier access to information.
GOOD, the thesis statement is parallel, has because and three reasons
How is this correctly written? What needs fixing?
Write a letter that shares stories memories, and appreciation.
Write a letter that shares stories, memories, and appreciation.
Change this sentence to use more academic or formal words.
" I do not agree with eating meat because meat is bad and can lead to a not healthy life."
Eliminate the words: agree, I, bad, not healthy
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One negative affect of tornadoes is that they can destroy many things, however, tornadoes can also be positive in many ways for are environment.
One negative effect of tornadoes is that they can destroy many things ; however, tornadoes can also be positive in many ways for our environment.
If you qualify: they can help make your dream of foreign travel a reality! How is "if you qualify:" correctly written? F. If you qualify G. If you qualify, H. If you qualify; J. As it is
G. If you qualify,
Create a thesis statement for this prompt.
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A city council is debating the adoption of a 10 P.M. weekday curfew and a midnight weekend curfew for teenagers. If the curfew is adopted, teenagers on the streets after those hours would be breaking the law. Do curfews keep teenagers out of trouble, or do they unfairly interfere in young people’s lives? Take a position on this question. Use reasons and specific examples to support your views.
Do you have a claim, because, and at least 2-3 reasons?
How is this sentence correctly written?
Their nose provides a keen sense of smell which allows the lemur to locate their kin.
Their nose provides a keen sense of smell, which the lemur to locate their kin.
If this is your claim sentence, give me a hook sentence to start your essay!
"Becoming a vegetarian is beneficial because it can save the lives of innocent animals."
Example hook: Millions of animals are killed each day in order to be a source of food for humans.
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Please go to the lunch detention table where there is five other students.
Please go to the lunch detention table where there ARE five other students.
If you don't already have plans for your summer, this program is one of the best ways to learn about other cultures. How is "your summer, this program" correctly written? A. your summer and this program B. your summer this program C. your summer? This program D. As it is
D. As it is
Create a thesis statement for this prompt.
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Should schools control student involvement in extracurricular activities, or should the decision regarding extracurricular involvement be left to students and their families? Take a position on the issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
Do you have a claim, because, and at least 2-3 reasons?
Example: Schools should not control student involvement in after-school activities because it reduces student freedom, limits student engagement, and decreases family involvement at school.
Correctly punctuate this sentence.
The massive circumference of the trunk however is the distinctive feature of the oak tree.
The massive circumference of the trunk; however, is the distinctive feature of the oak tree.
Label each paragraph and tell me what goes into each of them.
Paragraph 1-
Paragraph 2 & Paragraph 3 -
Paragraph 4-
Paragraph 5-
1- Introduction- Hook, thesis statement
2 & 3. Body Paragraph two- Topic/transition/example, explain, transition
4.Body Paragraph three- Counterclaim, reason #3, transition, Example, explain
5. Conclusion- Restate Thesis, closing statement/call to action
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You may have forgot you own voice long before. You were never gave freedom enough to voice your opinions.
You may have forgotten your own voice. You were never given freedom to voice your own opinions.
How is this sentence correctly written?
Indeed, a oak tree had stored up to 30,000 gallons of water.
Indeed, a oak tree can store up to 30,000 gallons of water.