Active Reading Strategies/Thesis Statements
Authored by Emma Bauer
English
8th Grade
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
30 mins • 1 pt
Create a Thesis Statement (topic + opinion + three reasons) for the Following Prompt:
American jazz legend Duke Ellington said, “A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” Explain the meaning of this statement and whether you agree or disagree with it. Use specific details and examples in your response.
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2.
REORDER QUESTION
30 mins • 1 pt
Reorder the following
Thesis
Bridge
Hook
3.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
30 mins • 1 pt
Organize these options into the right categories
Groups:
(a) Direction Verb
,
(b) Key Information
,
(c) Topic
,
(d) Opinion
Explain
World War 2 was a terrible time
Teen's should not get jobs
Teen Jobs
School Uniforms
Elaborate
Uniforms should not be allowed
Tells the writer specfic examples they should use (if need be)
Use
World War 2
Cell Phones should be allowed in schools
Tells the topic writer's should write
Cell Phones in School
Write
Tells the writer what different perspectives should be shared
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select multiple: What are the direction verbs used in the prompt?
Your school is considering making a change to the dress code. What is one change that you would recommend, and why is it important? Use specific details and examples to justify this change.
Offer
Recommend
Why
Use
Justify
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Organize these options into the right categories
Groups:
(a) Key Information
,
(b) Topic
,
(c) Opinion
,
(d) Key Direction Verbs
Dress Code should be changed
Identify
Dress Code should not be changed
Include
Explain
One change you recommend
Share
School considering a change
School Dress Code
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Re-State the question: What is one change that you would recommend to the dress code
One change that should be made to the dress code
School uniforms should be added to the dress code
I believe the dress code should include
Pajamas because they are comfortable, nice, and easy
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Write a Thesis Statement (topic + opinion + three reasons) for the prompt
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