Your thesis statement must include both the ____________ of the essay plus your ___________ about it.
=SUBJECT + OPINION
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What 5 sentences should we put into our outlines?
=O, Topic sentence for R#1, Topic sentence for R#2, Topic sentence for S, FINAL sentence of E.
100
What do transition words DO?
=Show the reader the relationship or connection between your thoughts.
100
What does "reside" mean?
=to live in a particular place
200
Which 2 parts go together in the introduction paragraph?
=Hook + Opinion
200
What is WRONG with this Thesis Statement? School should start later in the morning because then students won't be so tired during first period.
=you don't need to give your REASONS yet. That's the "R".
200
Prompt: What is the biggest problem that teens face today?
-->Give a sentence for the "O" in the outline.
Example=O: Self-Acceptance is the biggest problem that teens face today.
200
Give 4 examples of transition words or phrases.
Examples=also, another, in the first place, however, similarly, finally, overall, for example, etc. (see HORSE chart)
200
What does "punctual" mean?
=on time
300
What IS a Hook?
=a way to catch the attention of the reader so they want to keep reading.
300
Give a thesis statement for this prompt: What is the best radio station in the Bay Area?
Example: _______ is the best radio station in the Bay Area.
300
Prompt: What is the biggest problem that teens face today?
O: Self-Acceptance is the biggest problem that teens face today.
--> Give a topic sentence for the first R paragraph.
Example=R: One reason that self-acceptance is a problem for teens is that they care a lot more about what their peers think of them than younger and older people do.
300
Use "for example" in a way that makes sense.
Example=I like many kinds of cheese. For example, I think that asiago is delicious on pasta, and I love brie with my crackers. (must show an example of something previously stated)
300
Write a good sentence using "toxic".
=poisonous; deadly: The toxic water was full of sewage and waste from the factory.
400
What does the Shoot-em-down do?
Gives an example of the other side's opinion and then tells them why they are wrong.
400
Give a thesis statement for the following prompt: What is the biggest problem that teens face today?
Example: _____ is the biggest problem that teens face today.
400
Prompt: What is the biggest problem that teens face today?
O: Self-acceptance is the biggest problem that teens face today.
-->Give an example of the topic sentence for your "S" AND shoot it down.
Example=S: Others may think that teens are old enough to understand what matters more than their peers' opinions. HOWEVER, teens' brains are still not fully formed, and they do not always have this capacity for higher thinking yet.
400
Use "however" in a way that makes sense.
Many people only look at me on the outside and find me ugly; however, if they were to look inside, they might be able to find some beauty there. (must show something opposite)
400
Write a good sentence using "portable" that SHOWS you know what it means.
=able to be carried: My laptop is small and light, which makes it portable enough to take home every night.
500
What does the Ending do?
First, it summarizes each of your reasons. Then, it summarizes your whole Opinion statement to end the essay.
500
Give a thesis statement for the following prompt: High schools have many different activities going on all the time. They usually have different sports teams, musical groups, art groups, student clubs, and academic groups. It is hard for all of these groups to get the money that they need. Write an essay in which you explain what method a school should use to determine how much money each group gets. Be sure to include examples and details.
Example: High schools should use the number of students enrolled in each group as the main factor to determine how much money to give them.
500
Prompt: What is the biggest problem that teens face today?
O: Self-acceptance is the biggest problem that teens face today.
-->Give an example of the FINAL sentence for your "E" paragraph to complete your outline.
Example=E: Many teens today are still struggling to see themselves as worthy of others' friendship and kindness.
500
Use "similarly" in a way that makes sense.
Example=My mom gets way too excited about the opportunity to buy a new dress. Similarly, my sister gets overly excited about the opportunity to buy some new shoes. They are clearly related. (must show that the second thing is somehow similar to the first thing)
500
Write a good sentence using "excruciating" that SHOWS you know what it means.
=extremely painful: The terror of watching your loved one be taken away to the hospital is excruciating.