Thesis Statements
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Objective
I can write a clear and focused thesis statement for an essay on a given subject.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
Explain the three essential components of a thesis statement, according to the video.
What does it mean for a thesis statement to be "disputable"? Why is this important?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Write a thesis statement for an essay about the benefits of reading. Write a thesis statement for an essay about the importance of learning a second language. ”
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