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".
Q3
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 it is 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.