1.1 - Pre-Writing and Planning
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Practice Questions
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What is brainstorming?
💡 Hint: Think of it as idea generation without critique.
Define a thesis statement.
💡 Hint: It's what you are trying to prove.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of brainstorming?
💡 Hint: Think about what brainstorming enables you to do.
True or False: A thesis statement can be a simple fact.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of an argument.
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Challenge Problems
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Draft a comprehensive outline for an argumentative essay defending or opposing the use of social media in education.
💡 Hint: Think about how you'd balance the positive and negative aspects.
Create an arguable thesis statement from the topic 'Vaccinations should be required for all school children.'
💡 Hint: Make sure your statement is assertive and reflect an opinion to argue for.
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