Writing Focus Statements
8th Grade · ELA · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can write a clear and concise focus statement for an essay.
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A focus statement gives your writing a direction and lets the reader know what your topic is.
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The focus statement in the first example is that New Jersey is my favorite place for many reasons.
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The focus statement in the second example is that the only way to understand friendship is through experience.
