How to Write a Thesis Statement / Guidelines for a Thesis Challenged
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Grade Levels
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSCCRA.W.1
CCSSCCRA.W.2
CCSSCCRA.W.3
CCSSCCRA.W.4
CCSSCCRA.W.5
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
51 pages
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Description
A thesis statement (TS) is a guide map to your entire paper.
- It provides a mini-summary of the paper’s content.
- It allows the reader to know in advance how the paper is organized.
- It lets the reader know why he/she should care. (The “So What?”)
- This presentation gives the teachers and students a practical guide to writing a better thesis statement and essay.
- This presentation guides the learners through several exercises and activities to distinguish a good thesis statement from a weak one.
- This resource can be used in ELA writing classes in middle and high schools.
Total Pages
51 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
Lifelong tool
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSCCRA.W.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSSCCRA.W.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSSCCRA.W.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
CCSSCCRA.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSSCCRA.W.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
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