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Writing a Killer Thesis

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Cover slide for Writing a Killer Thesis, introducing basic steps for developing a thesis statement or claim.
Cover of the thesis-writing presentation
Introduction slide comparing essay readers to jury members who need to know the argument and how it will be made.
Introduction to the purpose of a thesis
Thesis guidance slide identifying two parts: what you plan to argue and how you plan to make the argument.
The two parts of a thesis or claim
Thesis guidance slide distinguishing a claim from a topic, fact, or opinion, using examples about communism.
Examples of what a thesis is not
Step 1 slide on analyzing primary sources for tension, interest, ambiguity, controversy, or complication.
Step 1: Analyze primary sources
Step 2 slide explaining how writing down a working thesis helps make it clear, logical, and concise.
Step 2: Write down a working thesis
Step 3 slide recommending a prominent thesis at the end of the introductory paragraph, especially in short essays.
Step 3: Place the thesis in the introduction
Step 4 slide explaining how anticipating counterarguments helps refine a thesis and prepare to refute objections.
Step 4: Anticipate counterarguments
Thesis revision example about Dukakis's 1988 defeat adds a counterargument about his soft-on-crime image.
Counterargument example extending step 4
Step 5 slide showing how a thesis about communism's decline previews sections on cultural and economic factors.
Step 5: Preview the argument through the claim
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Subject

ELA, Writing

Grades

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Editable
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About This Product

Writing a Killer Thesis

This teaching resource is a basic guide to crafting an impeccable thesis statement, modeled after the guidelines followed at Harvard University. The material can be employed by both public school teachers and homeschool educators as a valuable addition to their language arts program. After students develop a thesis, use these essay-planning organizers to plan the reasons, evidence and counterarguments that support it.

Intended for Grades 9-12

Designed to help students in grades 9 through 12, this simple yet effective guide can be used flexibly - it makes for a solid mini-review session or even as supplementary nuggets of information within a full-fledged lesson plan. However, it is crucial to highlight that this product does not serve as an exhaustive lesson unto itself.

Aiding Comprehension for Language Arts Subjects

Falling under the subcategory of writing in language arts subjects, "Writing A Killer Thesis" aims to boost students' skills in one of the most critical areas of academic writing – creating impactful and coherent thesis statements. As experienced educators will undoubtedly appreciate, strong thesis writing skills have far-reaching implications on developing students' overall ability to express well-reasoned arguments and articulate thoughts cohesively.

  • File Type: Google Slides™

  • Purpose: Promotes seamless digital integration for use in classrooms or distance learning environments alike.

  • Editability: Allows educators the convenience of adding their modifications if necessary or presenting it directly during virtual classes without any hassle.

In essence, "Writing A Killer Thesis" goes beyond being 'just another resource' by offering itself as an elementary guide that fosters proficiency in crafting precise thesis statements amongst high-school level learners – another step towards empowering them with robust academic writing capabilities necessary for higher studies and future endeavors.

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