STAAR Warm-up

Which thesis statement below would BEST work for the following prompt? Write an essay explaining the importance of friendship.

• Friends are exceptional.

• It is important to have relationships.

• Friendships are important because we need companionship and we need someone to have our backs.

• Friendships are not important because people always let you down.

Which thesis statement below would BEST work for the following prompt? Write an essay explaining how actions are better than words.

• Actions are not better than words.

• Think before you speak.

• Work smarter, not harder.

• Actions are better than words by showing that you mean what you say and its a live demonstration of love.