Antigone wants to honor her dead brother Polyneices by burying him, but doing so would get her in trouble with Creon and "insult" her other brother, Eteocles. What member of the family will she stand by?
When writing a claim you need to take a stance on a particular issue. In this case the issue is whether or not "standardized tests are the proper measuring sticks for student performance." This stance should be the first part of your claim. Then follow it up with "because..." and your three reasons.
For example, Standardized tests are a proper measuring stick for student performance because they can test a student's knowledge on a wide range of subjects, they are the same for everyone, and they are an accurate indicator of how well a student will do in their future studies especially for fields like medicine and law.
Dear Mom,
I have missed getting to see you. Since it is summer, I was reminded of all the wonderful times spent in my childhood yard. I loved sitting in the grass with watermelon juice streaming down my face. Those were truly the days. I remember blowing bubbles when I was seven and chasing butterflies in our little half-acre slice of Texas. This place was so important to me, because it taught me to enjoy the simple pleasure of life, and enjoy the gifts of nature. I have thought about our old house many times, and I am so thankful for my wonderful childhood I spent there.
I love you and thank you so much for all you have done for me,
Your Daughter
