Introduction
Identify each; Velcro sentence, hook, claim, brief "Imagine walking into school and noticing that everyone is dressed the same, with no logos, no brand names, and no pressure to keep up with trends. Across many schools, administrators and families debate whether requiring uniforms would create a better learning environment or limit students’ personal expression. Schools should require students to wear uniforms because they reduce distractions, promote equality, and help students focus more on learning. Uniforms minimize peer pressure, decrease discipline issues related to dress code, and create a more focused and respectful school environment."
Hook (Anecdote):
Imagine walking into school and noticing that everyone is dressed the same, with no logos, no brand names, and no pressure to keep up with trends.
Velcro Sentence (Background/Bridge):
Across many schools, administrators and families debate whether requiring uniforms would create a better learning environment or limit students’ personal expression.
Claim (Who + should/shouldn’t + do what + for why):
Schools should require students to wear uniforms because they reduce distractions, promote equality, and help students focus more on learning.
Brief List of Reasons:
Uniforms minimize peer pressure, decrease discipline issues related to dress code, and create a more focused and respectful school environment.
How many paragraphs should there be in an argumentative Essay? List what goes in each.
5 or more
What is the Author's audience ?
“Who the author trying to reach or influence”
What do we call a group of lines in a poem?
Stanza
The hot sun beat down as sweat rolled off my forehead and the blacktop shimmered.
Imagery
What two types of hooks are there ?
Narrative and Descriptive
What all (3 things) goes in the body 1 and body 2 of the essay?
Reasons, evidence, elaboration
What is author's purpose?
“What the author want the audience to think, feel, or do”
If a poem has 12 lines divided into 3 equal parts, how many lines are in each stanza?
four lines per stanza
He was as nervous as a mouse in a room full of cats
similie
Formula for a claim?
Who + should/shouldn’t + do what + for why
The conclusion needs a what? How do we fix the problem
Call To Action
Students are expected to juggle homework, extracurricular activities, and responsibilities at home. Because of this, many students feel overwhelmed and exhausted by the end of the day. Studies show that excessive homework can increase stress without significantly improving learning outcomes. For these reasons, schools should consider limiting nightly homework assignments. Reducing homework would allow students to rest, spend time with family, and return to class more focused and ready to learn.
2. What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain readers with a story
B. To explain how homework works
C. To persuade readers to limit homework
D. To describe a student’s daily routine
C
What rhyme scheme is shown in this poem?
sky / blue / high / you
ABAB
The classroom was quiet as students focused on their notebooks. Pens scratched across paper, and the hum of the air conditioner filled the room. Sunlight streamed through the windows, warming the desks and making the dust in the air sparkle. The class was as silent as a grave during the test.
Identify the figurative language
similie
hook, velcro sentence, claim, brief list of reasons
What is it called when we answer the countrclaim?
Rebuttal
Students are expected to juggle homework, extracurricular activities, and responsibilities at home. Because of this, many students feel overwhelmed and exhausted by the end of the day. Studies show that excessive homework can increase stress without significantly improving learning outcomes. For these reasons, schools should consider limiting nightly homework assignments. Reducing homework would allow students to rest, spend time with family, and return to class more focused and ready to learn.
A. Students
B. Parents and school leaders
C. Elementary school children
D. Professional teachers only
B
Why are sensory details necessary? How do you know when there's sensory details written?
It appeals to the 5 senses
Rain tapped against the bus windows as students stared outside on the way to school. Gray clouds covered the sky, and puddles formed along the sidewalks. Backpacks rested at students’ feet, and the ride felt longer than usual. My backpack was a brick dragging me down.
Identify the figurative language
Metaphor
Below is the claim- Make a counterclaim!
"Schools should require uniforms because they reduce distractions."
"Some people argue that uniforms limit self-expression and do not address behavior issues."
List the four types of evidence
statistics, expert opinion, examples, facts
Who is the audience for a letter written to change district rules about homework limits?
School board members/ district leaders
Why might a poet choose not to use a rhyme scheme?
To have a more serious tone.
The library felt calm after a long day. Pages flipped softly, and chairs scraped quietly against the floor. Lamps glowed across the room as students worked on assignments. By the end of the period, I was on the same page as everyone else.
Identify the Fig. Lang
Idiom