The purpose of a persuasive or argumentative essay is to...

• to provide information to readers.

• to convince readers that a certain viewpoint is right.

• to paint a picture in words for readers.

• to tell a story.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

A thesis statement is like...

• a simple sentence expressing your stance with no reasoning whatsoever.

• a poem.

• a lens to focus your essay.

• a target that you hope to reach.

What is the purpose of a PROMPT?

• To tell you to write your essay quickly.

• To give you options about your writing.

• To show you similar essays like the one you will be writing.

• To tell you the topic, purpose, and type of writing of your essay.

When writing your THESIS STATEMENT, you should...

• use lots of big words.

• be sure to state your position clearly.

• just restate the prompt.

• provide instructions for how to read your essay.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2A

A STRONG thesis statement includes...

• the topic of the essay, writer's point of view, based on logical reasoning, and creates the focus for the essay.

• nouns, pronouns, and appositives.

• world peace and lots of love.

• the subtopic of the position of the persuasive essay.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does your thesis statement GUIDE your essay?

• It provides the directions of North, South, East, or West which will tell the reader where to find the essay.

• It tells the reader what he or she should disagree with.

• It focuses the essay and tells the reader what point he or she should agree with.

• It tells the reader how your essay will affect the world.

Which one is a good thesis statement?

• Always do your homework before watching TV

• "Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe Lincoln

• Marijuana should not be legalized because it is harmful to your health, will increase crime, & create more drug addicts.

• Marijuana can be used as medicine.

A thesis statement is generally located

• At the beginning of the intro

• Anywere

• the first sentence of your essay

• the last sentence of your intro

Which thesis is stronger?

• More attention should be paid to the food and beverage choices available to the elementary school children.

• Experts estimate that half of elementary students consume nine times the recommended daily allowance of sugar, leading them to become obese and prediabetic.

• Reducing sugar consumption by elementary students is a moral obligation.

• Because half of all American elementary students consume nine times the recommended daily allowance of sugar, schools should be required to replace sugary snack and drinks with healthier options

Which statement is not true about thesis statements

• it is focused enough to be proven within the boundaries of the essay

• it makes a promise to your reader about the scope purpose and direction of your essay

• it should be a few sentences long

• it states your claim