Introduction
True or False: Both fathers supported their children's dreams and helped them get training before their journeys?
True
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the author's main claim. It is the main idea of the whole essay.
Is the following quote evidence for or against Jordan Romero climbing at a young age? Explain in a brief sentence. "Most 13-year-olds don't have the wiring to make cognitive life-and-death decisions and are not truly able to understand what they're signing on for(Michael Bradley)."
This is evidence against Jordan being able to climb
What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
The first sentence in the introduction is called the Hook.
Using context clues, determine the meaning of the word persevere.
Despite the grueling heat, his struggle to breath, and the smell of rotten garbage, Jordan Romero persevered in his ten mile marathon amongst the other students.
To endure harsh conditions to reach a goal
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 evidence in a research essay? Where do you gather your evidence?
Evidence is your proof and support for your claim/thesis. Evidence comes from sources (such as an article, book, or website).
What are transition words? Give an example of 3.
Transition words (or signal words) show a change in ideas. Some examples include: first, second, third, in conclusion, as can be seen, overall, furthermore, for example...
What does a 3 represent in the SC Ready writing rubric?
met
Using context clues from the following text, determine the definition of Controversy.
Abby Sunderland and Jordan Romero were subjected to controversy for going on their respective journeys. Their families were dragged through the mud, and they had to make statements to the media to make everything seem ok.
Disagreement for doing something
Label the hook, . "Why do athletes train so hard? Athletes, such as LeBron James and Gabby Douglas, have to keep a healthy diet and prepare in many ways. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day. To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."
Hook = "Why do athletes train so hard?"
Label the supporting details in the following body paragraph. "Second, year-round school is easier for working families. They have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break. Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks. Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Topic Sentence = "Second, year-round school is easier for working families." Supporting Details = "They have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break. Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks." Concluding Sentence = "Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Label the call to action in the following paragraph. "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 will allow students to learn more and forget less. Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
Call to Action = "Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
What are at least 3 specific corrections that can be made in the following paragraph in order to reflect FORMAL WRITING STYLE: I think year-round school should exist bc 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. B4 haters see the research, year-round school might sound like a stinky idea. Year-round school really is a smart solution for our students. It’ll allow students to learn more and forget less. If we want to help students learn more, year-round school oughta happen in more schools.
Teacher decide if student is correct.
In the article, "Ship of Fools", the author was against Abby's parents because they let their child go on a dangerous journey. Her opinion was negative despite others being positive about it. This could be considered an?
Author's Perspective