From Prompt To Thesis Statement - Keep Essay Focused - PowerPoint/Task Cards
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Grade Levels
4th - 5th
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSW.5.1a
CCSSW.5.2a
CCSSW.4.1a
CCSSW.4.2a
Formats Included
- Zip
Pages
21 pages
Engage Learn Assess
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What educators are saying
This was great practice for thesis writing. It really helped my students get the concept of how to develop a basic thesis.
I used this resource with all my students. It was easy to differentiate the activities for those who needed a little more support.
Description
Help your students have a strong introduction and keep their essays focused.
I created this resource when my students were struggling with having a clear and focused thesis statement in their introduction paragraphs. I taught them how to turn words from the prompt into a thesis statement.
What You are Getting in this Resource:
1. 12 Slide Instructional Power point
- definition of thesis statement
- two types of thesis statements (Opinion and Expository/Informative)
- instructions on how to turn the prompt into a thesis statement
- Practice activities
2. Tasks
- Each task card consists of an example prompt - students should write a thesis statement based on the prompt.
- A recording page for the task cards.
3. Assessment
- 3 Questions with example prompts and room to write a thesis statement
4. Answer Key
- One page answer key with answers for slide activities, task cards, and assessment
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Total Pages
21 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
3 days
Last updated Mar 23rd, 2019
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSW.5.1a
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
CCSSW.5.2a
Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSSW.4.1a
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
CCSSW.4.2a
Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
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