The following is a: I baked oatmeal cookies they had raisins in them, too.

The following is: Some educated people really like to read, I am not one of them.

The following is: While Eric is a brave boy who never complains about his illness.

The following is: The war lasted ten years and even though some came home, many young men were killed.

The following is: Mark Twain wrote Tom Sawyer; it is a funny book.

The following is: I go to bed at 10:00, otherwise, I can't get up in the morning.

The following is: Our elm tree must be cut down and taken to the dumpster because it is a safety hazard.

What is the complete subject in the following sentence: The girls in fourth grade sang in the concert.

The complete predicate in the following sentence is: The bus suddenly stopped at the corner.

What is the complete subject in the sentence: All of the flowers were blooming in the garden.

What is the simple subject in the following sentence: When is the teacher coming back to class?

What is the verb phrase in the following sentence: J.K. Rowling has written one of the most amazing series of novels to date.

What is the verb phrase: Harry and his friends attend school.

What is the complete predicate of the sentence: The team swam for hours in the pool.

What is the complete predicate of the sentence: During the night, the little boy had a bad dream and started crying.

A thesis statement is:

A thesis statement is made up of a CLAIM (assertion) and _____________.

True or False: A thesis should state an opinion/topic and reasons to support it.

A thesis statement must make a claim and appears where in the paper?

Which of the following is a good thesis?

A good thesis is like

What a fun party Sarah had for her birthday

How are you planning to get home from school

Make your bed and clean your room.

The students will study and be ready for their English test on Friday.