The Power of Persuasion: Writing with Purpose · Persuasive Writing

Crafting a Strong Thesis

Learning to state a clear position that can be defended with evidence and logic.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a claim debatable rather than just a statement of fact?
  2. 2How does a clear thesis statement help the reader follow an argument?
  3. 3How do we narrow a broad topic into a specific, manageable claim?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Writing - Grade 4
Grade: Grade 4
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Power of Persuasion: Writing with Purpose
Period: Persuasive Writing

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