Instructions: Read the essay below and answer these questions in the box provided.

What characteristics make this article a formal essay?
Is it factual?
Does it attempt to explain rather than to entertain?
What is its thesis statement?

The essay is: "A Call to Patriots – December 23, 1776"

Dentify the reasons that support the claim. check all that apply. claim: students should be required to take at least one online class. learning entirely remotely is one option that many schools offer. online classes provide more flexibility in students’ schedules. everyone enjoys using a computer, so online learning is more fun than traditional learning. one online class should be a mandated part of any school’s curriculum. students learn valuable skills they can apply in online college courses.