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Writing a Thesis: Strategies for Crafting Strong Thesis Statements

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This resource provides essential strategies for writing effective thesis statements for definition essays. Students will learn how to analyze quotes related to their topics, determine main ideas, and formulate a clear and specific thesis. Emphasis is placed on participation, active listening, and understanding academic integrity concerning plagiarism. The document also introduces the "magic feather" concept for quiz preparation, encouraging students to create personalized notes. Assignments are due tomorrow, including a complete definition essay and quiz study materials.

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  1. Writing a Thesis September 1, 2011- English II

  2. Attendance

  3. Word Families Chart Conversation Suggest answers. Raise your hand Help Activity Complete the word Families Chart. Movement Move so you can see the board. Copy down the information on your word families chart. Participation

  4. Plagiarism Contracts Any assignments found with plagiarism in this class will receive a zero, and may not be resubmitted.

  5. Minilesson Conversation Ask and answer questions. Raise your hand Help Activity Be an active listener and take notes. Movement none. Make sure you SLANT- sit up, lean in, ask questions, nod Your head and take notes. Participation

  6. Minilesson- How to write an effective thesis? For Definition Prompts

  7. Work with what they give you. • Read all quotations in the box. • Try to decide what they say about the topic (word you need to define) • Decide which quote you want to use. • Determine the main idea of the quote. • Write the main idea in a sentence or two. That is your thesis.

  8. Strong thesis statements: • Take a stand (no back and forth) • Justifies discussion (prove your topic is controversial) • Expresses one main idea • Is specific- (what exactly are you focusing on?)

  9. Teacher Modeling • Writing your definition Essay- starting with an introduction and thesis.

  10. Your Turn Begin Writing your Definition Essay on Culture. Start with your introduction. Write a strong thesis.

  11. Magic Feathers You may use your magic feather on the quiz tomorrow. This is the only item you may have out during the exam. You can write any information on it that you would like. You do not have to use your feather. You may not give it to someone else or share feathers. You must remember to bring it to class- if you forget it you will not be able to go get it or retake the exam with it later.

  12. Homework: Complete your definition Essay by Tomorrow. Study for quiz. Complete your “magic feather”