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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Language Arts Lesson - "How to Write Powerful Thesis Statements"

by Dianne Mason
9th-12th

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Write-Powerful-Thesis-Statements-398042
 



By explaining each of the pitfalls to writing good thesis statements and providing numerous examples of weak thesis statements and why they aren’t effective, this class-room tested lesson enables students to formulate powerful thesis statements which, in turn, lead to sound arguments. Included in the package are four worksheets:
Fact vs. Opinion
Narrow the Focus
Topic/Comment Structure
Create an Assertion
These worksheets allow students to recognize and practice writing effective thesis statements. There is also a short quiz. Answer keys are given for each.

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