Which sentence is the THESIS STATEMENT in this paragraph? How do a person's surroundings affect what goes on in their brain? Classrooms are second homes to students. They spend all day within those four walls, ready to learn. Interestingly, classroom decoration, organization, and style can affect how students learn.

Interestingly, classroom decoration, organization, and style can affect how students learn.

How do a person's surroundings affect what goes on in their brain?

Classrooms are second homes to students.

They spend all day within those four walls, ready to learn.

Which sentence in this paragraph HAS A TRANSITION WORD? How do a person's surroundings affect what goes on in their brain? Classrooms are second homes to students. They spend all day within those four walls, ready to learn. Interestingly, classroom decoration, organization, and style can affect how students learn.

Interestingly, classroom decoration, organization, and style can affect how students learn.

How do a person's surroundings affect what goes on in their brain?

Classrooms are second homes to students.

They spend all day within those four walls, ready to learn.

Which sentence in the following paragraph is the TOPIC SENTENCE(S)? There are many different parts of a classroom environment. One of the main elements of the classroom environment are desks or tables. Both of these can be used well for student learning. Tables are "excellent for group work," and individual desks are more suitable for independent work (Phillips). This states that different arrangements can work for different purposes, and it is important to think about the class goals before arranging the furniture.

There are many different parts of a classroom environment. One of the main elements of the classroom environment are desks or tables.

Both of these can be used well for student learning.

Tables are "excellent for group work," and individual desks are more suitable for independent work

This states that different arrangements can work for different purposes, and it is important to think about the class goals before arranging the furniture.

Which TWO SENTENCES in the following paragraph is the EXPLANATION/ELABORATION? There are many different parts of a classroom environment. One of the main elements of the classroom environment are desks or tables. Both of these can be used well for student learning. Tables are "excellent for group work," and individual desks are more suitable for independent work (Phillips). This states that different arrangements can work for different purposes, and it is important to think about the class goals before arranging the furniture.

Both of these can be used well for student learning.

This states that different arrangements can work for different purposes, and it is important to think about the class goals before arranging the furniture.

There are many different parts of a classroom environment. One of the main elements of the classroom environment are desks or tables.

Tables are "excellent for group work," and individual desks are more suitable for independent work

Which sentence in the following paragraph is the CONCRETE DETAIL/PROOF? There are many different parts of a classroom environment. One of the main elements of the classroom environment are desks or tables. Both of these can be used well for student learning. Tables are "excellent for group work," and individual desks are more suitable for independent work (Phillips). This states that different arrangements can work for different purposes, and it is important to think about the class goals before arranging the furniture.

Tables are "excellent for group work," and individual desks are more suitable for independent work

There are many different parts of a classroom environment. One of the main elements of the classroom environment are desks or tables.

Both of these can be used well for student learning.

This states that different arrangements can work for different purposes, and it is important to think about the class goals before arranging the furniture.

Which sentence in the following paragraph is the PARENTHETICAL CITATION? There are many different parts of a classroom environment. One of the main elements of the classroom environment are desks or tables. Both of these can be used well for student learning. Tables are "excellent for group work," and individual desks are more suitable for independent work (Phillips). This states that different arrangements can work for different purposes, and it is important to think about the class goals before arranging the furniture.

There are many different parts of a classroom environment. One of the main elements of the classroom environment are desks or tables.

Both of these can be used well for student learning.

Tables are "excellent for group work," and individual desks are more suitable for independent work

This states that different arrangements can work for different purposes, and it is important to think about the class goals before arranging the furniture.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explains an idea or topic with a clear focus.

Thesis Statement

Topic Sentences

Concrete Details

Explanation/ Elaboration

Parenthetical Citations

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Groups information on the topic by category.

Thesis Statement

Topic Sentences

Concrete Details

Explanation/ Elaboration

Parenthetical Citations

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Develops the topic with relevant facts, definitions, examples, quotes, and other details.

Thesis Statement

Topic Sentences

Concrete Details

Explanation/ Elaboration

Parenthetical Citations

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explains the importance of or elaborates on the concrete details and their relationship to the thesis.

Thesis Statement

Topic Sentences

Concrete Details

Explanation/ Elaboration

Parenthetical Citations

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Credits the original source for all information gained from research within the essay, using the author's last name in parentheses.

Thesis Statement

Topic Sentences

Concrete Details

Explanation/ Elaboration

Parenthetical Citations

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provides a ROAD MAP for the ENTIRE ESSAY's organization

Thesis Statement

Topic Sentences

Concrete Details

Explanation/ Elaboration

Parenthetical Citations

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Gives CHECKPOINTS along the roadmap to stay on topic and keep ideas organized.

Thesis Statement

Topic Sentences

Concrete Details

Explanation/ Elaboration

Parenthetical Citations

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

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Elements of Explanatory Writing Practice

Explains an idea or topic with a clear focus.

Groups information on the topic by category.

Develops the topic with relevant facts, definitions, examples, quotes, and other details.

Explains the importance of or elaborates on the concrete details and their relationship to the thesis.

Credits the original source for all information gained from research within the essay, using the author's last name in parentheses.

Provides a ROAD MAP for the ENTIRE ESSAY's organization

Gives CHECKPOINTS along the roadmap to stay on topic and keep ideas organized.

Builds credibility or TRUST with solid facts

Allows the author's VOICE to come through

Avoids plagiarism and lets the reader know that the author conducted research

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