WorksheetsWriting Bootcamp
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why is our Writing Bootcamp important?
It's not.
To get an A in class
Set clear writing expectations for ALL CONTENT areas in 7th grade
What is a thesis statement?
Your opinion on a given topic.
All the examples and details supporting you argument.
The last sentence, where you "drop the mic."
The main idea of your argument (including topic, position, and reasons), written in one clear and cohesive sentence.
Thesis Statement Formula: TOPIC + POSITION (a) REASON and REASON.
Schools should recycle because it is good for the environment and is cost effective.
In this sentence, "Schools" is the...
Topic
Position
First Reason
Second Reason
Distance learning is great because it is flexible and manageoable.
In this sentence, "manageable" is the...
Topic
Position
First Reason
Second Reason
Schools shouldn't have a dress code because many students use clothing to express themselves and dress codes can be unfair to some students.
In this sentence, "shouldn't have a dress code" is the...
Topic
Position
First Reason
Second Reason
Walmart is the best store to shop at because it has a large variety of products and has inexpensive prices.
In this sentence, " t has a large variety of products" is the...
Topic
Position
First Reason
Second Reason
Which thesis statement is better?
Example A - I think schools shouldn’t have a dress code because many students use clothing to express themselves, which is how they show their identity and dress codes can also be unfair to some individuals like for example some target girls more.
Example B - Schools shouldn’t have a dress code because many students use clothing to express themselves and dress codes can also be unfair to some individuals.
A
B
Which thesis statement is better?
Example A - We should not have online school on snow days because I think it is unfair and it makes me sad.
Example B - We shouldn’t have online school on snow days because students need a break and some students don’t have reliable internet.
A
B
Which thesis statement is better?
Example A - Those over 18 should be given free cell phones because phones are a necessity and they provide safety.
Example B - Those over 18 should be given free cell phones because they are adults and they are people too.
A
B
What does NOT make a strong supporting detail?
Facts
Examples
Statistics and Quotes
Opinions
After you state a supporting detail, you have to...
ELIMINATE OTHER REASONS
ELABORATE
MOVE ON
CONLUDE THE PARAGRAPH
All of these are examples of how to ELABORATE upon your supporting details, EXCEPT...
This shows _____ because _____.
This means that _____.
In conclusion, _____.
I like this example because _____.
In writing, a transition word...
should be at the beginning of each sentence.
is a way to show off vocabulary.
is when it changes seasons.
helps move from one idea to the next.
What is the least amount of transition words/phrases that you should have in your Writing Bootcamp paragraph?
1
2
3
4
What is a good transition word/phrase to use for Supporting Detail #1?
In conclusion,
Another example is,
To begin,
What is a good transition word/phrase to use for Supporting Detail #2?
In conclusion,
Another example is,
To begin,
What is a good transition word/phrase to use for your Conclusion?
In conclusion,
Another example is,
To begin,
In your conclusion sentence, you should do all of these EXCEPT...
Use the word "you."
Tell your reader a specific action they can take.
Say "The End."
Use a transition word or phrase.
