Argumentative Writing Expectations

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Which of the following is a strong thesis statement? Violent video games are harmful for young people to play. Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped. Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because  it promotes a sedentary lifestyle, encourages violence, and can cause children to become desensitized to death. Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.

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Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because  it promotes a sedentary lifestyle, encourages violence, and can cause children to become desensitized to death.

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Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an essay?

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While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a leash, compelling users to answer them anywhere and at any time.

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Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an essay?

The iPad has revolutionized the mobile-computing landscape and created a huge profit stream for Apple.

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The iPad, with its relatively large high-definition screen, has helped to revitalize the comic book industry.

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The iPad, with its relatively large high-definition screen, has helped to revitalize the comic book industry.

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Which one is a proper thesis statement?

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In the novel The Giver, Jonas changes by becoming braver, selfless, and more mature.

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What else should you include in your thesis statement?

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List the 3 main points that you will make in your 3 body paragraphs

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How should you begin your thesis statement?

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With words from the prompt

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The 3 main points from your thesis should match...

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The 3 body paragraphs

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In a five-paragraph essay, where does the thesis statement appear?

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Paragraph one

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Which topic sentence supports the claim that everyone should learn computer programming?

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Coding is an essential twenty-first-century skill.

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Which part of an essay serves as a mini-outline for the essay?

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Thesis statement