Lesson 39 of 88 · Argument
⭐ 30 XP🗻 Essay SummitExplanatory: How the Brain Learns
✍️ Today's hook
Explain the process by which the human brain acquires and retains new information.
Warm-up scribble
Write 'I think ___' and finish it three different ways.
Mentor sentence
🗻 Strong claim: "Phones do not belong in classrooms — and here's the data to prove it."
Instructions
Explain the process by which the human brain acquires and retains new information. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
What to Include
Topic
Clearly introduce the topic.
Facts
Include at least three facts or details.
Organization
Group related information together.
Vocabulary
Use topic-specific vocabulary.
Conclusion
Write a concluding sentence.
Creative Writing
Explain the process by which the human brain acquires and retains new information. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
What to include:
- Topic: Clearly introduce the topic.
- Facts: Include at least three facts or details.
- Organization: Group related information together.
- Vocabulary: Use topic-specific vocabulary.
- Conclusion: Write a concluding sentence.
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🏆 Try this week: Argue the opposite of something you believe. Just for practice.
👨👩👧 At dinner: “What's one opinion you'd defend in front of the whole class?”
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Explanatory: How the Brain Learns
One claim. Three reasons. One unforgettable ending.
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