Dissecting a Prompt Your class has been studying ways of improving our environment. One of these ways is by recycling items you would normally throw away. Write an essay for your teacher explaining how you can create or recycle something from a discarded item. Thesis: Topic + Claim+ Reasons and Examples Soda bottles- piggy bank Water gallons- watering can Popsicle stick- arts and crafts Boxes- fort, storage, Coffee can- decorate to store item, grease Cans- store leftovers Butter dish- left overs Paper- paper Mache decoration Wood pallets

1,2,3 Thesis Statements Once you have figured out what the prompt is asking you, write a complete sentence that tells your reader what your paper will be about. You will use a format to do this. It will include the main idea of your paper along with the 3 main topics of your body paragraphs. You must use part of the prompt in order to compose this sentence properly. Thesis: Topic + Claim+ Reasons and Examples

1,2,3 Thesis Statements Example Imagine if you could do anything you wanted for an entire week. Pick one thing you would like to do during that week of freedom. Write an essay and explain why you would choose to do that one thing. Use details and examples to help the reader picture and understand your reasoning. Thesis: Topic + Claim+ Reasons and Examples

1,2,3 Thesis Statements Thesis Example If I could do anything I wanted for one week, I would ____________ because ___________, __________, _____________. In the blanks, you would include your answer, and then your reasons. If I could do anything I wanted for one week, I would join the circus because I want to ride an elephant, do flying trapeze, and dress in sparkly clothes. Example Imagine if you could do anything you wanted for an entire week. Pick one thing you would like to do during that week of freedom. Write an essay and explain why you would choose to do that one thing. Use details and examples to help the reader picture and understand your reasoning.

1,2,3 Thesis Statements You have been told for years by your parents and teachers to eat healthy foods instead of junk food. Think of some reasons why eating healthy foods is important. Write an essay in which you explain in detail why eating healthy foods can be important. Use details and examples to elaborate.

1,2,3 Thesis Statements You have been told for years by your parents and teachers to eat healthy foods instead of junk food. Think of some reasons why eating healthy foods is important. Write an essay in which you explain in detail why eating healthy foods can be important. Use details and examples to elaborate.

1,2,3 Thesis Statements At school and at play we have to work in teams in order to achieve our goals. Think of some character traits that make a good team player whether it be in a sport, in an activity, or at school when working in groups. Now write an essay to explain what makes a person a good team player.

1,2,3 Thesis Statements A national organization is honoring a teacher. Who should that teacher be in your opinion? Think of some excellent teachers you have had in the past or have this year. Pick one whom you think could be honored by a national award. Write an essay to convince the national organization to honor the teacher you picked. Be sure to include details and specific examples for why your teacher should be chosen.

1,2,3 Thesis Statements Describe your ideal bedroom. What would it look like and what would you do in it? Use details and examples to elaborate on your ideal bedroom.

1,2,3 Thesis Statements Every child enjoys playing on a playground. Think of the playgrounds you have played in. Think of what could make it better. Now think of the perfect playground for you. Describe the perfect playground and explain why the things on it are ideal for you.

FOR TOMORROW Choose one of the following prompts that you will write an essay over. #1 Write an essay about your favorite room in the house. Be sure to explain why it is your favorite room. Use details and examples to support your ideas. #2 Write an essay about your ideal friend. Be sure to explain what traits would make them an ideal friend. Use details and examples to support your ideas. #3 Write an essay about your favorite vacation spot. Be sure to explain why it is your favorite vacation spot. Use details and examples to support your ideas.