The Last Human Light Thurs. Jan. 28 Warmup

Read the following essay prompts. Create a thesis statement for each prompt. Remember:

1) A thesis statement is an answer to the question that the prompt asks you

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2) evidence to support your answer.

Prompt #1:

Some states are taking away recess in order to have more instruction time for students. Do you agree or disagree with removing recess? Why? 

Prompt #2:

A leader is defined as a person who guides or directs other people. He/she is a person who influences people. Yet many celebrities and music makers influence people in ways that are not good and which can actually be harmful. Are they still leaders? Write a thesis statement about what you think the definition of a leader should be. 

EXAMPLE OF HOW TO WRITE #1 (Take a position! Either you agree that they should take away recess or you disagree and think that they should not take away recess):

States should take away recess for students because _________________________ and ___________________________.

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States should not take away recess for students because ___________________________ and _________________________.

Now, you do #2 on your own!

Directions:

1. Click 'Submit Assignment' at the top right

2. Type your answers into the text box (label with #1 and #2 for thesis statements)

3. Click 'Submit'