3.1 - Criteria for a Strong Thesis Statement
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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
💡 Hint: Think about what guides the readers through the essay.
Identify if the following statement is weak or strong: 'The weather is nice.'
💡 Hint: Consider whether someone could disagree with it.
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What makes a thesis statement arguable?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means to have a debate.
True or False: A thesis statement can be a statement of fact.
💡 Hint: Think about if someone could argue against it.
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Create a thesis statement from the prompt: 'Analyze the theme of power in Shakespeare's Macbeth.'
💡 Hint: Focus on how power is depicted and its effects.
Evaluate the thesis, 'Reading is good for everyone.' and refine it.
💡 Hint: Make it specific and more defensible.
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