Q1 The topic of this essay is school uniforms.

What is the hook in the first

paragraph?

‘A: The hook in the first paragraph is “Individualism is a fundamental value in the
United States”

Q2_What is the thesis statement?

‘A: The thesis statement is “school uniforms are the better choice for the three
reasons

03
Topic sentence: Paragraphs 2,3, and 4 each give a reason for requiring school
uniforms, These
reasons can be found in the topic sentence of each paragraph. What are the reasons?

A: Paragraph 2: Wearing school uniforms would help make students’ life simpler.
Paragraph 3: School uniforms influence students to act responsibly in groups and as
individuals.
Paragraph 4: School uniforms would help make all students feel equal.

Question 4
Supporting sentences: In paragraph 4, what supporting information does the writer
give to show that
uniforms make students equal?

A: In paragraph 4, the supporting details that the writer give to show that
uniforms make students
equal is people's standards of living differ greatly, and some people are well-off,
while others are not.

Question 5
‘Which paragraph presents a counterargument? (an argument that is contrary to, or
the opposite of,
the writer's opinion)? What is the counter argument?

A: Paragraph 5 presents a counter argument. The counter argument that the writer
mentioned is the
students who wear uniforms cannot express their individuality

Question 6
The writer gives a ‘refutation’ of the counterargument (shows that its wrong). What
is the writer's
refutation?

A The refutation of the counterargument that the writer gives is school is a place
to learn, not to flaunt
wealth and fashion.

Question 7
‘Write the sentence from the concluding paragraph of “The School Uniform Question”
that restates the
thesis.

A: There are many well-documented benefits to implementing mandatory school

uniforms for
students”

Question 8
Reread the concluding paragraph. What is the writer’s opinion about this issues?
A: The writer thinks that school uniforms bring benefits to students and also the
society and public
school should require the school uniforms for students.