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How to Brainstorm
Thesis Statements
Format of a Five Paragraph Essay
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This would have a huge 27.(affect, effect) on the entire program.”
Effect
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It was apparent that the college had many more options 33.(then, than) the food bank, so it was settled.
THAN
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37. Before writing an essay, you should complete a full __________________________.
Brainstorm
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42. Define Thesis Statement
A fancy statement about what you believe and why you believe it.
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I. _____________________________ - (__________________ statement is introduced)
I. Introduction Paragraph - (Thesis statement is introduced)
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Chloe showed Zach a 28.(college, collage) of pictures of all the people that were helped by the food bank.
COLLAGE
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They 34.(where, were, wear) ready to make their presentation to the school, explaining the positive 35.(affect, effect) this event could have on the community.
WERE, EFFECT
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39. What does R.A.F.T stand for?
Role, Audience, Form, Topic
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43. Formula for a Thesis Statement
Topic + Claim + 3 supports
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** YOU CAN DO THIS ONE WITH THE HELP OF YOUR TEAM** II-IV. _____________________________ Each body paragraph begins with a ___________________ sentence Each ends with a _______________ sentence Relates to ____________________ in the thesis statement Each should include ___________ elaborated personal examples as evidence for support Should be approximately __________ sentences
II-IV. BODY PARAGRAPHS -Each body paragraph begins with a TOPIC sentence -Each ends with a CLOSING sentence -Relates to SUPPORT in the thesis statement -Each should include 2-3 elaborated personal examples as evidence for support -Should be approximately 7-10 sentences
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(You’re, Your) right Chloe. We just need to decide exactly when and 30.(where, were, wear) we’ll have this event.
You're, Where
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They made an appointment to meet with the school president and tied up some 36. (lose, loose) ends.
LOOSE
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38. What are the three steps of the brainstorm process?
RAFT, Brain Dump, Organize
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What makes a strong thesis statement? *YOU CAN USE NOTES FOR THIS ONE!*
- A statement made in one well-developed sentence - Clear and to the point - Specific and focuses on information that can be explored in a 2-3 page paper
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V. _____________________________ Restates ______________ statement
V. Conclusion Paragraph Restates THESIS statement
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(Who’s, whose) property should we use for this fun activity?”
WHOSE
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NOT ON REVIEW GUIDE - (Its, it's) your turn to play the game.
It's
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40. What is the purpose of a brain dump?
Answers will vary - The purpose of a brain dump is to get all of your ideas, that are related to the prompt, on paper.
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45. What makes a weak thesis statement? *YOU CAN USE YOUR NOTES FOR THIS ONE*
- A question - An “I” statement - Vague and Wandering - Emotional - A direct conversation with the reader
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How many paragraphs should a standard essay be?
Five :)
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They 32.(passed, past) the college and looked at the many buildings available to them.
PASSED
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NOT ON REVIEW GUIDE - The best part of Florida is (it's, its) weather.
its
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41. What is the purpose of organizing information in the brain dump into three categories?
Answers will vary - Organizing information helps you ensure that you have enough content to write about in your essay. It establishes three main ideas/ supports that will be used as the focus of each body paragraph.
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Write an example of a strong and weak thesis statement on the board.
Answers will vary.
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June 23 is Mrs. Harrington's _____________________.
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