Thesis Statement: Listening to others is the best way to show compassion because it shows you care about others and helps you learn about others. Question: What is a fact (BMHL) that could fit Reason 1 ?

For example, in the movie Coco, Miguel listens to Frida Kahlo and suggests ideas for her show.

For example, in the movie Coco, he helps someone when he has the chance.

For example, in a movie, a kid listens to people and cares about them.

Thesis Statement: Listening to others is the best way to show compassion because it shows you care about others and helps you learn about others. Question: What is a fact (BMHL) that could fit Reason 2 ?

For instance, in the book We Were Here by Matt de la Peña, the boys listen to Mong's story told by his sister where they learn more about the boy they've feared for so long.

For instance, people learn about others when they listen to others.

For instance, in the book We Were Here by Matt de la Peña, they listen to each other and learn about each other as his sister tells his back story.

What editing change, if any, needs to be made in Sentence 4? (1) Rules also keep people safe. (2) To illustrate, the seatbelt law passes in 1984. (3) In fact the law required the driver, front passenger, and children under 10. (4) Furthermore, In 1996, my friend and her family’s car flipped after another car hit them. (5) My friend and her brother were the only two wearing they’re seatbelts, and they were the only survivors.

change Furthermore to Further more

What editing change, if any, needs to be made in Sentence 5? (1) Rules also keep people safe. (2) To illustrate, the seatbelt law passes in 1984. (3) In fact the law required the driver, front passenger, and children under 10. (4) Furthermore, In 1996, my friend and her family’s car flipped after another car hit them. (5) My friend and her brother were the only two wearing they’re seatbelts, and they were the only survivors.

delete the comma after seatbelts

What editing change, if any, needs to be made in Sentence 2? (1) Rules also keep people safe. (2) To illustrate, the seatbelt law passes in 1984. (3) In fact the law required the driver, front passenger, and children under 10. (4) Furthermore, In 1996, my friend and her family’s car flipped after another car hit them. (5) My friend and her brother were the only two wearing they’re seatbelts, and they were the only survivors.

delete the comma after illustrate

Which of the following is the best explanation sentence to add to the paragraph? (1) Rules also keep people safe. (2) To illustrate, the seatbelt law passes in 1984. (3) In fact the law required the driver, front passenger, and children under 10. (4) Furthermore, In 1996, my friend and her family’s car flipped after another car hit them. (5) My friend and her brother were the only two wearing they’re seatbelts, and they were the only survivors.

Therefore, rules can be enacted as laws to save people’s lives, including our friends’ lives.

Additionally, Maine was the last state to pass a mandatory seatbelt law in 1995.

This shows rules are important to everyone since people need to wear a seatbelt.

Mini-Battle 3: Body Paragraphs*

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What is the BEST way to rewrite sentence 1?

(1) Save money. (2) I got a speeding ticket, and I paid a massive fine. (3) I am talking to my mom on the phone and not paying attention when the speed limit sign changed. (4) I talk to my mom almost every day. (5) Following rules saves people money becaus speeding tickets cost a fortune.

Rules save money.

They save money.

When people follow rules, they save money.

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CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which transition works BEST at the beginning of sentence 2?

(1) Save money. (2) I got a speeding ticket, and I paid a massive fine. (3) I am talking to my mom on the phone and not paying attention when the speed limit sign changed. (4) I talk to my mom almost every day. (5) Following rules saves people money becaus speeding tickets cost a fortune.

For example,

All in all,

Therefore,

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CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How can the author revise to use stronger verbs in Sentence 2?

(1) Save money. (2) I got a speeding ticket, and I paid a massive fine. (3) I am talking to my mom on the phone and not paying attention when the speed limit sign changed. (4) I talk to my mom almost every day. (5) Following rules saves people money becaus speeding tickets cost a fortune.

change got to gets

change got to received

change paid to got

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CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.7.3D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Where can the author BEST add the following prepositional phrase in Sentence 2?

for going 74 in a 55

(1) Save money. (2) I got a speeding ticket, and I paid a massive fine. (3) I am talking to my mom on the phone and not paying attention when the speed limit sign changed. (4) I talk to my mom almost every day. (5) Following rules saves people money becaus speeding tickets cost a fortune.

after paid

after ticket

after speeding

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CCSS.L.7.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which transition works BEST at the beginning of sentence 3?

(1) Save money. (2) I got a speeding ticket, and I paid a massive fine. (3) I am talking to my mom on the phone and not paying attention when the speed limit sign changed. (4) I talk to my mom almost every day. (5) Following rules saves people money becaus speeding tickets cost a fortune.

For example,

Moreover,

This proves that

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CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which transition works BEST at the beginning of sentence 5?

(1) Save money. (2) I got a speeding ticket, and I paid a massive fine. (3) I am talking to my mom on the phone and not paying attention when the speed limit sign changed. (4) I talk to my mom almost every day. (5) Following rules saves people money becaus speeding tickets cost a fortune.

For example,

Moreover,

This proves that

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CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What editing change, if any, needs to be made in Sentence 3?

(1) Save money. (2) I got a speeding ticket, and I paid a massive fine. (3) I am talking to my mom on the phone and not paying attention when the speed limit sign changed. (4) I talk to my mom almost every day. (5) Following rules saves people money becaus speeding tickets cost a fortune.

change am to was

change am to were

add a comma after phone

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CCSS.W.7.5

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Thesis Statement: Listening to others is the best way to show compassion because it shows you care about others and helps you learn about others.

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