"Thesis Statements" Please respond to the following:
• Take a look at “Sample Student Essay – Thesis Statement.” (On the second page if the link doesn’t work) What do you think worked well in this example? Why or why not?
• What are two strategies you can use to write great thesis statements? What’s the benefit of each method?
"Prewriting Techniques and Outlines" Please respond to the following:
• What are two prewriting techniques you can use to make relevant supporting points?
• What are the benefits of using an outline?
• What could happen if a writer doesn’t create an outline before writing an essay?
"Growth Mindset and Overcoming Fears"
• Please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1CHPnZfFmU then respond to the following questions:
o What does it mean to have a growth mindset?
o What are some of your personal challenges when it comes to your mindset?
o How can you change your mindset?
o What are some fears you have had to overcome related to school?
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