Thesis Statement
This is the main claim of the article that supports a four-day school week.
What is that a four-day school week can benefit students and schools?
A four-day week saves schools money. What specific statistic from the Colorado Department of Education supports this?
What is "saving 20 percent on transportation and meal costs"?
Evidence that includes facts, numbers, or real examples is usually this.
What is strong evidence?
In an argumentative essay, everything in the body paragraphs should connect back to this.
What is the thesis statement?
This sentence tells what the author is trying to prove in an argument.
What is the thesis statement?
Dylan quotes a superintendent. What is the exact quote used as evidence to show that people are happy with the change?
What is "never been happier"?
Evidence that uses words like “probably,” “maybe,” or “I think” is usually this.
What is weak evidence?
This part of the essay includes reasons and evidence that support the claim.
What is body paragraphs?
Teachers benefit from a shorter week. What evidence does Dylan provide in paragraph 4 to support this?
What is "it gives them more time to plan"?
Dylan mentions "hiking" as a benefit. Is this evidence for all students or just a personal example?
What is a personal example?
This paragraph structure includes a restate, answer, evidence, explanation, and a summary
What is RACES?