Developing statements 8 april

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

DEVELOPING DISCUSSION STATEMENTS

This lesson:

1. Practice creating thesis statements
2. Watch the video and do the quiz
3. Think of a thesis statement for an essay related to the topic of the video
4. Evaluation of statements

A good thesis statement...

01:14

What is one common theme among the families interviewed regarding school discipline?

1. Sense of empowerment
2. Feeling of helplessness
3. Feeling of contentment
4. Feeling of control

02:51

What was the consequence of CJ's suspension?

1. He was sent to an alternative school for 45 days.
2. He was expelled from the school district.
3. He was placed in an in-school suspension for several weeks.
4. He was given a warning and allowed to return to classes.

03:36

What was Corey Jones' belief about the security video outside the school?

1. It would have proven CJ's innocence.
2. It would have shown CJ's involvement in illegal activities.
3. It was manipulated by the school authorities.
4. It was inconclusive and wouldn't have helped CJ's case.

05:00

According to the video, what percentage drop in high school graduation likelihood is associated with any suspension, even for a day?

1. 2%
2. 8%
3. 15%
4. 25%

05:44

What is the primary focus of advocacy around school discipline, according to the video?

1. Increasing suspensions and expulsions
2. Implementing stricter rules and regulations
3. Eliminating suspensions and expulsions
4. Providing more resources for disciplinary actions

05:45

In which state is it mentioned that being expelled from one school leads to expulsion from all schools?

1. Alabama
2. California
3. New York
4. Michigan

02:51

Why was CJ suspended from school?

1. He was caught with contraband on school premises
2. He was in a fight with another student
3. He was accused of smelling like marijuana
4. He exhibited persistent truancy.

Send in your thesis statement for an
essay related to this topic:

Rubric thesis statements

Niveau	Above standards	Meets standards	Approaching standards	Below standards	No score
Introduction- thesis statement	The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed. Strong verbs and precise words are used	The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed.	The thesis statement names the topic of the essay but does not mention key points. OR The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic.	The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed. The thesis statement is not clearly related to the rest of the essay, but an attempt has been made.	There is no thesis statement.