Developing a Thesis Statement for Literary Analysis
Students will learn to formulate strong, arguable thesis statements for literary analysis essays, focusing on specificity and scope.
Key Questions
- Construct a thesis statement that offers a debatable interpretation of a literary text.
- Critique weak thesis statements and explain how to improve their focus and specificity.
- Analyze the relationship between a thesis statement and the overall structure of an essay.
Common Core State Standards
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