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
- 1What makes a claim debatable rather than just a statement of fact?
- 2How does a clear thesis statement help the reader follow an argument?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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