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Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement

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English

10th Grade

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CCSS
RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.5, RI.8.5

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Sharon Harris

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Thesis Statement

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Thesis Statement has several names

  • position statement

  • controlling idea

  • thesis statement

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All names lead down the same path

  • the thesis is the promise you are making

  • it reflects an essay's topic

  • the writer's main idea

  • Let's do some practice

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Sample 1

  • Read sentence 1 - 3.

  • What is the topic?

  • What is the main idea?


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Sample 1

  • The author wants us to think before we post on social media and consider how our posts can affect us in the future. A posted photo can influence hiring, for example, and sharing personal information can help thieves.

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  • However, in today's world, where Internet activity is such a common occurrence, an online persona cannot be separated from real-life activities and views.

  • However, in recent years the line between the two has blurred, making it more important than ever for people to be cognizant of how they present themselves online.

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  • However, in today's world, where Internet activity is such a common occurrence, an online persona cannot be separated from real-life activities and views.

  • However, in recent years the line between the two has blurred, making it more important than ever for people to be cognizant of how they present themselves online.

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  • This sentence makes a good point , but it does not offer an argument

  • This stresses the need for caution.

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Multiple Choice

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It is better for growing plants not to use water that comes out of the tap or faucet, even though that is the easiest method.

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Collecting the rain that falls on your roof and storing it provides an excellent water supply for growing plants and reduces the demand on your local water supply.

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