Is this a THESIS statement? ->> The school year should not be extended during the summer months because students and teachers need time to relax, spend time with their family, and focus on their extra-curricular activities or hobbies.
God knows! Let's pray!
Maybe....?
No
Yes
Is the COMMA (,) used CORRECTLY here? ->> First, the students should be in charge of their school projects because they can choose what they like.
No
Yes
Complete the thesis statement: We should save money because ...
3 reasons
BONUS: Where does plastic come from?
Petroleum / oil
BONUS: Most t-shirts are made from...
Cotton
Is this a THESIS statement? ->> Actions are more important than words because that's how a person can achieve their goals, accomplish their dreams and build the life they want.
Yes
Maybe.... ?
God knows! Let's pray!
No
Complete the THESIS statement: It's important to be a responsible consumer because ...
3 reasons
What's a COUNTERargument for this statement? ->> We should abolish taxes.
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What's a counterargument for this statement? ->> We should ban all junk food.
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Complete the thesis statement: We should do our homework because ...
3 reasons
Is the COMMA (,) used CORRECTLY here? ->> The students should be in charge of their projects and, they should be allowed to choose their own topics.
Yes
No
Complete the THESIS statement: Eating healthy is important because ...
3 reasons
What is a COUNTERargument?
A COUNTERARGUMENT is an argument against the original argument. It's the OPPOSITE or the other opinion/position (what other people think).
What's a counterargument for this statement? ->> Dogs are the best pets.
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Complete the THESIS statement: I have the best English teacher because ...
3 reasons
Is this a sentence from the main BODY or the CONCLUSION? ->> To sum up, the school year should not be extended into the summer months because students and teachers need to relax, spend time with their families and focus on their hobbies.
body
conclusion
What's a COUNTERargument for this statement? ->>We don't need conservation.
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Complete the THESIS statement: You should respect your friends because ...
3 reasons
Is this a sentence from the INTRODUCTION paragraph or the main BODY? ->> The first reason why the school year should not be extended into the summer months is that students and teachers need to relax and improve their mental health.
Body
Introduction
Is this a counterargument OR a thesis statement? ->> Others consider that the school year should be extended to incorporate the summer months because students need more time to develop their skills.
counterargument
thesis statement