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Thesis Statements
Essay Components
Text Evidence
Random
100

This is what the hook is represented by on the burger graphic organizer.

Sesame seeds

100

A thesis statement is built up of two main parts. What are they?

1. What you believe.

2. Your reasons why.

100

The very first sentence of your essay.

What is the hook?

100

Which sentence provides evidence that the Wright brothers’ flight was a historic achievement?


The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, made history on December 17, 1903, with their first successful flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Despite facing skepticism, their perseverance paid off. The plane stayed in the air for 12 seconds, marking the beginning of modern aviation.

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, made history on December 17, 1903, with their first successful flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

100

When you write a sinker, you leave your audience with two things. Name one.

1. Something to think about.

2. A call to action.

200

This is what the theses are represented by on the burger graphic organizer.

What is cheese?

200

A thesis statement is this many sentences.

What is one?

200

The last sentence of your first paragraph (introduction).

What is your thesis?

200

What evidence in the text explains how plants produce energy?


Photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert sunlight into energy. During this process, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil. They use sunlight to turn these materials into glucose, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

They use sunlight to turn these materials into glucose, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

200

How many sentences should a good paragraph have.

At least 5, but between 5 and 7.

(Partial answers accepted).

300

This is what the body paragraphs are represented by on the burger graphic organizer.

What is meat/patties.

300

A typical thesis has this many claims.

What is three?

300

The first sentence of each body paragraph.

What is a topic sentence?

300

Which sentence best supports the idea that Mia is determined?

Mia tugged her raincoat tighter as the wind howled through the narrow alley. The gray sky above threatened to unleash a storm at any moment. Despite the looming clouds, she quickened her steps, determined to deliver the letter before the post office closed.

Despite the looming clouds, she quickened her steps, determined to deliver the letter before the post office closed.

300

What is the author's purpose of an argumentative essay?

To persuade.

400

This is what the background information is represented by on the burger graphic organizer.

What is the top bun?
400

Turn the following into a 3-point thesis statement, provide your own reasons:

Belief: Animals should not be tested on.

Answers will vary. It should sound something like this.

Animals should not be tested on because they cannot consent, they could be killed, and products that could hurt animals should not be used on humans.

400

The first sentence of your final paragraph (conclusion).

What is the restated thesis?

400

What evidence supports the claim that electric cars are beneficial for the environment?

Electric cars reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize air pollution, making them an environmentally friendly alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles. Additionally, many governments offer tax incentives to encourage people to switch to electric models.

Electric cars reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize air pollution, making them an environmentally friendly alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles.

400

What does IRW stand for?

Integrated Reading and Writing SOL

500

This is what the conclusion is represented by on the burger graphic organizer.

What is the bottom bun?

500

Write you own thesis statement on your opinion of the following topic:

Cats are better than dogs.

Answers will vary, but it should sound something like this:

Cats are better than dogs because they are independent, were worshiped in ancient Egypt, and can use a litter box.

OR

Cats are not better than dogs because dogs are smarter, more loyal, and more protective than cats.

500

The last sentence of your essay.

What is the sinker?

500

What evidence in the text explains how honeybees contribute to plant growth?

Honeybees play a crucial role in pollination. As they collect nectar from flowers, they transfer pollen from one bloom to another, allowing plants to produce fruits and seeds. Without pollinators like bees, many crops would struggle to grow.

As they collect nectar from flowers, they transfer pollen from one bloom to another, allowing plants to produce fruits and seeds.

500

Correct the errors (9 total):

"I no that i will past the righting SOL today", sandusky middle school students said confedintly.

"I know that I will pass the writing SOL today," Sandusky Middle School students said confidently.