Controlling Idea/Thesis and Claim Statement Practice
Authored by Julia Rowell
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8th Grade
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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Write an essay explaining why TikTok is beneficial.
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2.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Make a thesis/controlling idea or claim: answer the question and be sure to include a REASON!
Write an essay explaining why TikTok is beneficial.
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3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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Write an essay arguing whether or not Kendrick Lamar should end his beef with Drake.
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4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Make a thesis/controlling idea or claim: answer the question and be sure to include a reason.
Write an essay arguing whether or not Kendrick Lamar should end his beef with Drake.
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OFF
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Turn the prompt into a question:
Write an essay arguing whether or not Squid Games is too violent for its message to be understood.
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6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Make a thesis/controlling idea or claim: answer the question and be sure to include a reason.
Write an essay arguing whether or not Squid Games is too violent for its message to be understood.
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OFF
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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Write an essay arguing whether or not Steph Curry is the best point guard in the NBA.
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