Writing a Thesis Statement

Grade 945 min

aligned to 9-10.w3

Learning Objective

I can write a clear and focused thesis statement for an argumentative essay.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œRead the following thesis statement: "The increasing use of social media has negatively impacted teenagers' self-esteem due to unrealistic comparisons and cyberbullying." Identify the topic, the position, and the evidence presented in this statement. Read the following thesis statement: "While some believe that standardized testing is the best way to assess student performance, standardized tests do not accurately measure student knowledge and create unnecessary stress." Identify the topic, the position, and the evidence presented in this statement. ”

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