Writing a Thesis
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Objective
I can write a simple thesis statement for a given essay topic.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
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Briefly describe the four steps outlined in the video for writing a strong thesis statement.
Imagine your essay topic is: "What is the significance of the green light in *The Great Gatsby*?" Following the steps outlined in the video, write a simple thesis statement for this essay topic.
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Exit ticket
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“Imagine your essay topic is: "What are the benefits of reading fiction?" Write a simple thesis statement for this essay topic. Imagine your essay topic is: "What is the impact of social media on teenagers?" Write a simple thesis statement for this essay topic. ”
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