Session+14

=Session 14=

What is a thesis statement? Why are thesis statements so important?
a. What is my topic? b. What argument am I prepared to make? c. How can I state my argument as clearly and powerfully as possible? d. Is my statement a direct answer to the question or response to the prompt or claim about the topic?
 * 1) A thesis statement is an argument. It is a 1-2 sentence statement of the purpose of your essay: what will you be proving to the reader in the essay?
 * 2) It should be toward the end of an introductory paragraph and include enough specifics that the reader has a general idea of the key points you will make to support your biggest claim.
 * 3) Your thesis statement should likely be a compound sentence, including a preview of the major points you will make to support your big claim. So, instead of writing a simple thesis statement like "The end of World War II brought about major consequences" you should probably write something like "When World War II ended in 1945, the major consequences included the division of Germany, the start of the United Nations, and the beginning of the Cold War."
 * 4) To write your thesis, ask yourself 4 questions:


 * DEFINE compound sentence.
 * A compound sentence is a sentence using two parts in it.
 * In number 3, explain why the second example thesis statement is better than the first.
 * It's better because instead of stateing that world war II brought major consequences, it lists the reasons of the consequences.

__//Example: //__ //**Prompt ****:** Explain the relationship between nationalism and sectionalism in 1850s America. // //**Choice 1:** In 1850s America, nationalism was being overshadowing by growing sectionalist developments as the debate over the spread of slavery reached its highest points and set the stage for the start of the Civil War. // //**Choice 2:** American nationalism grew after the victory in the Mexican-American War in 1848 and the resulting land acquisitions. // //**Answer:** Choice 1 - The first thesis statement is better because it directly responds to the essay prompt, is clearly written, and includes specifics of the argument that will be made in the essay. Meanwhile, the second choice seems to be off in terms of time period and does not include enough specifics. // __Student work__: **Choice 1:** __Aid from the French helped turn the tide of the American Revolution toward victory for the colonists. This, in addition to their previously held advantages of strong military leadership and homeland advantage, led the colonists to win the war and gain their independence.__ **Choice 2**: In the late 18th century, after years of protesting unfair laws and many key battles, the American colonists won independence from their mother country of Great Britain.
 * //Prompt A// **: Why were the American colonists successful in winning independence from the British in the late 18th century?

===Answer: Choice 1 is a better thesis, it has a compound sentence and it lists some of the things that helped them win there independence. ===


 * //Prompt B://** In what ways was the abolition movement of 19th century America divided?


 * Choice 1**: __The abolition movement of 19th century America was divided in terms of both tactics and goals, as there were strong, differing opinions over how to most effectively make abolition occur and the process by which complete abolition should be sought.__


 * Choice 2:** Leading up to the Civil War, the abolition movement in America was divided, but ultimately remained united enough to push leaders of the country to end slavery forever.

Answer: Choice 1 is better this time because the other question is going against the question itself.
**//Prompt C//:** To what extent did Andrew Jackson’s presidency benefit the United States of America?

**Choice 1:** __Despite his record on treatment of Native Americans, Andrew Jackson’s presidency greatly benefited the U.S. due to his administration’s work on expanding voting rights and economic policies.__

**Choice 2:** Andrew Jackson was the eighth president of the United States and known for being the symbol of Jacksonian Democracy.

===Answer: Choice 1 is best here beacause it gave the most information on what extent Andrew presidentcy benifited USA. ===


 * //Choose five// of the topics/questions/prompts below to create a thesis statement. Remember: your thesis should be a compound sentence.

__//Incorrect: McDonald's is the best just because.//__


 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">What is the best fast food restaurant operating today?
 * 2) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Asses this statement: no movie should ever have a sequel.
 * 3) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Should immigrants be allowed into the United States if they cannot speak basic English?
 * 4) ===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">What are the reasons that a ratings system has been implemented for video games? ===
 * 5) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Why are there different age limits set on driver’s licenses (varies by state), voting (18), and alcohol use (21)?
 * 6) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Should the United States ever attack another country that has not attacked the U.S. first?
 * 7) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To what extent is Malden High School a great place to go to school?
 * 8) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Compare apples and oranges.
 * 9) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Analyze the reasons for which some teenagers drop out of school.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4: Violent games to games that educate, these are totaly diferent types of games and what comes with these games, game ratings. Game ratings are needed because of blood gore violence and sexual content and these reasons are implemented to protect the player from certain gaming that are allowed for certain kids. ===

**14.5 - Response to the Casey Anthony Trial**

**Do you think she killed her daughter?**

Yes, the facts are there but the proof is already gone, Casey Anthony's daughter was found dead in the woods near the house and she was caught lieing to officials and partying and drinking days before the body was found, she killed her daughter theres no geting out of it.

Memory Statements <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Copy the following statements into your virtual notebook. Put them in the order with the top one being the one that most relates to you, and list through the last one which least relates to you.

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1. “I just can’t remember anything when I take tests.” //

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2. “I remember the information when I’m studying, but I forget it the day of the test.” //

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. “I can’t even remember information while I am studying, much less during the test.” //

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4. “My memory is so bad that I can’t even remember three pieces of information!” //

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">5. “I remember things I read in the textbook, but I can’t seem to remember what the teacher talks about in class.” //

===//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">6. “I remember every word the teacher says in class, but I have trouble remembering information from what I read.” This is my problem //===

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">7. “I’m just so bored with what we have to learn. I can’t remember things if they’re not interesting to me.” //

Memory Tricks with crocodoc
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