Unit 2: The Literary Essay

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How do you support your thesis?

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You can support your thesis by using details from the text, direct quotes from the text, and making your own inferences. All of these methods help to strengthen your argument.

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What is a Claim?

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A claim is what you're trying to prove or tell the reader about your essay.

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Which supporting detail best supports the topic sentence: 'Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.'?

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The best supporting detail is: 'Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.'

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What are the three parts of an essay?

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The three parts of an essay are the introduction, body, and conclusion.

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Which supporting detail best supports the topic sentence: 'It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.'?

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The best supporting detail is: 'Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.'

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The purpose of a topic sentence is to introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps to explain, prove, or enhance the main idea of a paragraph or essay.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and provides a final perspective on the topic.