Constructing Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences
Students develop strong, arguable thesis statements and clear topic sentences for their literary essays. They will ensure their arguments directly address the essay prompt.
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Students develop strong, arguable thesis statements and clear topic sentences for their literary essays. They will ensure their arguments directly address the essay prompt.
Key Questions
- What makes a strong thesis statement?
- How do topic sentences guide the reader?
- Does your thesis directly answer the prompt?
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