Midterm Review 2022

What do you need in your thesis statement?

• Text Evidence

• A claim

• The Prompt

• Topic Sentence

Answer explanation

A thesis statement requires a claim and supporting details.

Jay is writing an essay about the influence of Chinese culture on Japan. Which sentence provides the strongest evidence to support what he is saying?

• "Chinese religious practices became part of Japanese culture."

• "Both Japan and China once had imperial forms of government."

• "Chinese artwork has inspired cultures from all over the world."

• "Chinese cuisine includes a variety of sushi dishes."

[1] As people become more reliant on social media for information and connection, they need to also recognize its dangers. [2] Almost half of all social media users have been exposed to false news reports. [3] Social media can also reduce the amount of face to face interaction users have with other

people. [4] Frequent social media users report increased feelings of isolation. [5] Users should be wary of social media and limit the amount of time they spend on it.

Which transition phrase should the student use before the word frequent in Sentence 4 to clarify the

meaning of the paragraph?

• As a result

• In other words

• On the contrary

• As previously noted

Rocker snowboards have a reverse camber, and this banana shape is less likely to catch an edge.

Which phrase should the writer insert after the word "camber" in the sentence to improve its clarity?

• meaning they touch the snow only in the middle of the board

• a technology that has recently emerged in the snowboarding world

• something snowboarders who enjoy riding in the parks will appreciate

• an innovative and overdue technology for snowboarding professionals

Answer explanation

This clarifies what "camber" means, which is not common knowledge.

Where does your thesis statement belong?

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Introduction

• It doesn't matter

Prompt: Explain why it is so important for kids to attend school.

Use the dropdown menu to create a thesis statement.

​ (a)   ​ because ​ ​ ​ (b)   ​ and ​ (c)  

• It is important for kids to attend school
• everyone deserves an education,
• school is an effective way to socialize.
• Why should kids attend school?
• I think that kids should attend school
• the government says kids have to,
• school is a great
• school is fun.
• school lunches are the best!

A thesis statement should be vague. True or false?

• True

• False

Dionte is writing a paper about the effects of sports- related concussions. Read what Dionte has written so far. Then answer the question.

Concussions occur when a person sustains a blow to the head that causes the brain to strike the

sides of the skull. Sports account for a large amount of concussions sustained by individuals—

especially school sports. Those most at risk for suffering severe concussion symptoms are athletes

under the age of twenty -five.

Select the most relevant fact to support Dionte's argument.

• Almost two million Americans sustain a concussion every year.

• A concussed person may exhibit symptoms such as slurred speech and apparent confusion.

• Nearly one- third of all professional football players will have long- term problems caused by concussions.

• Young people who suffer from a concussion take a longer time to recover from the injury because their brains are

  not yet fully developed.

Which of the following does not need to be captitalized?

• Pronouns

• The first letter of a sentence

• Countries

• Proper nouns

What things should be in your body paragraphs?

• Transition, quote, example

• Supporting reason, example, explanation

• Transition, supporting reason, text evidence, explanation.

• Supporting reason, text evidence, explanation.