*only 15 points since it's one question but still*

a(n) *blank* is what you're trying to prove in your essay.

(a.) thesis statement
(b.) introduction
(c.) supporting detail
(d.) conclusion paragraph

This would be D. your conclusion paragraph. For example this is where you try to explain what your motive behind your essay. WHat you are trying to teach your readers, or possibly just something you wanted your readers to know about the story. Everything in the essay is just a build up for the final paragraph your example for the reader so then they can relate to what your trying to teach, or inform them about. But anyways hope this helps my dude ^^

answer: make the students take turns and express their opinions in 30 second intervals

explanation: in montessori schools we do this in socratic discussions

i believe your answer would be d. matt saw the lost cat, and he looked for its owner.