Quotes
How do you cite A Raisin in the Sun?
By including the page number in parenthesis after the quote but before the period.
What is a thesis statement?
An overall claim or argument you wish to prove
French Toast is the best breakfast food because it's easy to make, universally beloved, and versatile.
Subject
A) "So now it’s life. Money is life (A Raisin in the sun). Once upon a time freedom used to be life – now it’s money. I guess the world really do change"
B) "Sometimes it’s like I can see the future stretched out in front of me – just plain as day. The future, Mama. Hanging over there at the edge of my days. Just waiting for me – a big, looming blank space – full of nothing. Just waiting for me. But it don’t have to be" (60).
A
Cupcakes are better than cookies because you get more for less, they have more flavors, and ________.
The correct answer should be a reason that is strong, debatable, and easy to find evidence for.
Make a citation for this quote:
Content:
"I got me a dream"
Pg. 10 of A Raisin in the Sun
"I got me a dream" (10).
What are the three components of a thesis
1. the subject you’re focusing on
2. your position on the subject
3. 3 reasons you’re going to use to support your position
IT is a better scary movie than MA, because it had more frightening scenes, a more compelling plot, and better acting.
Reasons/ claims
Season three is the best season of Stranger Things because it's (1) the most action-packed, (2) funnier than previous seasons, and (3) has a mall.
The last reason
Write a position on the subject of students wearing uniforms.
Should be something arguable and capable of having three reasons to support it
Name 2 components of a strong quote?
1. Supports the main idea of the paragraph
2. Direct, even dramatic
3. relatively short and to the point
4. relates directly to main idea
True or false, this is a strong thesis statement:
In A Raisin in the Sun, Travis is motivated by killing bugs because he asked his mom if he could, had fun while doing it, and asked to do it again.
False
Fill in the blank with the appropriate position.
Alex is the _____ teacher, because they care deeply about their students, include lots of games in their lessons, and have a prize box.
Acceptable answers include:
Best, greatest, most-loved
Parks and Recreation is better than The Office because (1) the characters are more relatable, (2) the dynamic between Leslie and Ron is more dynamic than any of the relationships on The Office, and (3) Indiana is cool.
The last one
Write a thesis statement about the best ice cream flavor.
Should have all the correct components of a thesis and strong reasoning for to support the position.
True or false, this is strong quotable evidence if writing a paper about Dumbeldore's character:
Dumbledore said: “It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live. Soon we must face the choice between what is right and what is easy."
100 bonus points if you can answer Why?
True
Make a thesis statement about why cereal belongs in the category of soup.
A correct response will include a subject, position, and 3 claims
Fill in the blank with three strong reasons to support this prompt:
Spiderman is the best superhero because _________, ________, ____________.
100 bonus points if you can state the 3 components of strong reasons
The answer should include reasons which are strong, arguable, easy to find evidence for
Jimmy Fallon is probably Alex's uncle because (1) he has the same last name, (2) is also from Southern Ireland, (3) would allow Alex to pursue their dream of becoming a famous tik tok artist.
3
Write a thesis statement answering the question:
Should Breakthrough be 12 months of the year instead of two?
Should have all the correct components of a thesis and strong reasoning for to support the position.