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The Extended Writing Response
Quick questions on Writing a claim or controlling idea - Georgia Milestones American Literature EOC
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What is the topic statement?Show answer
"This essay is about volunteering" names a subject, not a point. State a specific claim or controlling idea.
What is q1?Show answer
What makes a claim or controlling idea strong on the EOC essay? [Recall]
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Turn this weak opening into a strong claim for an argument: "Phones in school is something people argue about." [Short explanation]
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