Intoductions

Thursday, 9/26/24

thuRSDAY, 9/26/24

Bellringer

Combine the sentences using the conjunction in parenthesis. 1. Sammy is making rice. I will make the carrots. (and) Combine the sentences using a FANBOYS 2. Angelina Peyton Eberly was born in Tennessee in 1798. She moved to Texas as a young woman.

Learning Target

I will compose an introductory paragraph about a topic using a clear thesis statement. (11B)

Thesis Statements

Learning Log

A thesis statement is a sentence that expresses the main idea or argument of an essay or research paper.

• answers the prompt and provides two reasons
• the controlling idea of an essay(ECR)
• lets the reader know what your paper is about
• found in the introduction paragraph of an essay

Model

Model

Explain why it is important to get eight hours of sleep every night.

It is important to get eight hours of sleep every night because

it keeps the body healthy and keeps the mind sharp.

Partner Work

Explain why running up the score in youth sports is bad sportsmanship.

Restate the prompt and add because at the end...

You Do

Explain why eating healthy is important.

Restate the prompt and add because at the end...

Partner Work

CAN BE POSITIVE. IT IS UP TO YOU.

Explain why video games can be harmful to children.

Restate the prompt and add because at the end...

Go to Google Classroom. Complete the Thesis Practice.

Don't forget to click the TURN IN button.

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