Choose any of the cool downs to complete your Boot Camp #1
COOL DOWN #1
Evaluate this sample thesis statement:
Question: Why are parents and teachers concerned with how much time children spend online?
Proposed Thesis: Parents and teachers have significant concerns about the amount of screen time in a child’s typical day.
What’s the problem with this thesis?
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Answer:This thesis statement merely repeats the question. The thesis must answer why.
COOL DOWN #2
Compare these two writing topics. Explain the different expectations for each topic.
- A. Discuss the arguments made for limiting the amount of screen time children have in a day.
- B. Time spent on screens can have both positive and negative effects on children’s learning. Make a conclusion about the most effective use of screen time for children.
Type your answer here:
Sample Answer:
- Essay A would summarize a variety of different reasons for limiting screen time based on research. To complete this essay, the writer would need to find several different perspectives and collect them together in a single discussion.
- Essay B would be more argumentative than explanatory, developing an argument (conclusion) about screen time and learning by evaluating what others have to say about it.
COOL DOWN #3
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