Writing Focus Statements
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can write a clear and concise focus statement for an essay.
Warm-Up Video
Jill Ellis · 1:51
Focus Statement
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A focus statement gives your writing a direction and lets the reader know what your topic is.
- 2
The focus statement in the first example is that New Jersey is my favorite place for many reasons.
- 3
The focus statement in the second example is that the only way to understand friendship is through experience.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a clear and concise focus statement for an essay about the benefits of recycling.”
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