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1
Is a thesis debatable?
Yes.
No.
2
Will you ever use a thesis statement outside of this 8th grade class?
No. Ms. Rodriguez just likes to waste my time.
Absolutely!
3
What is the claim of the sentence depicted?
animals need to remain in the wild
zoos cannot provide natural experiences for animals
animals in zoos get sick and die
Zoos should be banned
4
Is this a strong thesis statement?
YUP!
NAW.
5
What is the formula for a good thesis statement?
"I" Statement + Claim + Support
A* (squared) + B* (squared) = C* (squared)
Disrespect Females = Acquire Currency
Subject + Claim + Support
6
Which is NOT the point of a thesis statement?
To prove to everyone how wrong they are.
To give the writer a "road map" to write their essay.
To give the reader a guideline/direction for the essay.
To tell the reader the main point of the essay.
7
What does a thesis statement NOT do?
Talk about your mama.
It describes your topic, what your essay will be about.
It introduces a claim you are making about your topic.
It describes 3 ways you will support and develop your claim.
8
How many reasons do you need to support your claim?
3
2
99
3.1416
9
Which is NOT the point of argumentative writing?
For essays, SBAC’s, high school, college applications etc.
To help build our critical thinking skills.
To help develop our writing.
No, this is Patrick.
10
When Ms.Rodriguez is recording, I will NOT misbehave.
Oh yes I will- because I am saTAN!
Of course not! I would never!