Write a clear and concise thesis statement for a speech on the use of technology in the classroom (or use one you have already written). additionally, explain why you feel it is effective. in your explanation, consider the following questions: does your thesis statement introduce the claim you want to make? is it not too broad? can you discuss the issue and claim in the given time limit? does it reveal the main speech topics? is it simple, clear and direct? does it create interest in your topic? if the answer to any of these questions is "no", you will need to revise your thesis.

Summarize in 3-5 complete sentences the conditions of life on the reservation as depicted by chief red cloud’s speech. cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

Which traits are strongest in your persuasive eassy: ideas, orginization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, or conventions? (provide textual evidence from your persuasive essay to support your answer.)

Have you ever thought you understood a person based on a story that you have heard about them? have you ever guessed about a person's personal life because of the clothes they wore? or, have you judged a person because of their friends? although classifying people in this way is typically discouraged, authors deliberately use your preconceived ideas to you form an opinion about the character or to at least have a better understanding. can you think of a time that you made a character call about someone based on external aspects? were you correct, or incorrect? has anyone ever made an incorrect assessment of you based on external aspects? write two paragraphs about it in your journal.