Formulating a Thesis and Argument
Literature in English · JC 1 · The Set Text: Advanced Analysis and Essay Writing · 4.º Período

Formulating a Thesis and Argument

Developing strong, arguable thesis statements and structuring coherent, persuasive literary essays. Students will learn to outline arguments that directly address essay prompts.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesAO4: Express responses clearly and coherently, using appropriate literary terminology.AO1: Respond critically to texts with appropriate textual references.

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Developing strong, arguable thesis statements and structuring coherent, persuasive literary essays. Students will learn to outline arguments that directly address essay prompts.

Key Questions

  1. What makes a thesis statement arguable, specific, and insightful?
  2. How do you structure a logical progression of ideas in an essay?
  3. How can acknowledging counter-arguments strengthen your literary analysis?

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