Digraphs
Which two digraphs make the /a/ sound?
ai and ay
Choose the vowel that is the missing letter.
W_ll
Will
A lesson being taught or moral of the story.
What is a claim?
A claim is an opinion, argument, or stance on a topic.
Define: value
Value is something that is important to you.
What two digraphs make the /e/ sound such as in the words tea and seen.
ee and ea
What is the missing vowel?
W_it
Wait
How many themes can exist in a story?
There can be multiple themes in a single story.
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is your claim plus reasons to support your claim.
Define: Imply
Imply means to strongly suggest.
Spell the word that means being compensated for your work.
Pay
What is the missing vowel?
Be_ch
Beach
Which is an example of a theme?
A.) Let's go play basketball because it is fun.
B.) It is important to have courage especially during challenging times.
C.) I love eating pizza because it is so good. We need more pizza.
B.) It is important to have courage especially during challenging times.
Which is an example of a thesis statement?
A.) I love parks because they are so much fun.
B.) Kids always want to go to the park for the slides and swings.
C.) More parks should be built because they provide spaces for families, they keep people active, and this is where kids learn to socialize.
C.) More parks should be built because they provide spaces for families, they keep people active, and this is where kids learn to socialize.
Define: hook or lead sentence
Where is a hook sentence located?
The hood or lead sentence is the first sentence in the introduction and it is meant to hook the reader.
Spell the synonym for ocean.
Sea
Find the missing vowel.
Wa_tress
Waitress
What is the theme?
During the fire drill, Amare and the class quickly shuffled out the emergency exits. Everyone took it seriously except for two students were outside playing around. Suddenly, one student tripped on the curb and fell to the ground. Everyone laughed but he started screaming in pain. After seeing that the student couldn't move, the ambulance was called. We later found out that he tripped on the curb and broke his ankle.
Students should follow the rules in serious situations to prevent further dangers such as additional accidents.
Is the following an example of a strong or weak thesis statement? Explain why. Dogs are fantastic pets because they are loyal, easy to train, and friends to the whole family.
The example is a strong thesis because it gives the author's position (dogs are fantastic pets), gives 3 supporting reasons (why dogs are fantastic pets), and is written in formal writing style (3rd person, no slang, no abbreviations, no contractions).
What is a counterclaim or counter argument?
A counterclaim or argument is an opposing claim/ argument.
Spell the synonym that for a server at a restaurant.
Waitress
Find the missing vowel.
S_aweed
Seaweed
What is the theme?
Adam and his friends were hanging out at Ridge Hill. They ran into a kid that they went to school with a few years earlier. This kid was socially awkward and had no friends. When they saw each other they started speaking to him and realized he had changed. He was funny and outgoing. They really liked him. He told Adam that the year they were in school together he had lost a parent and had to move which was how he ended up being a new kid at Adam's school.
Always be kind because you never know what someone else is going through
What is the restated thesis statement?
"It is critical to understand that year-round school should exist because students lose knowledge over the summer, the long break is difficult for working families, and US students are falling behind students in Europe and Asia. Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea. In fact, year-round school really is a wonderful solution for students."
"It is critical to understand that year-round school should exist because students lose knowledge over the summer, the long break is difficult for working families, and US students are falling behind students in Europe and Asia."
What is a conclusion?
A conclusion is your closing paragraph used to restate your thesis and drive your point home.