Practice Developing a Strong Thesis Statement: The Core of Your Argument - 3 | Module 7: Developing Academic Writing Skills | IB Grade 8 English
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3 - Developing a Strong Thesis Statement: The Core of Your Argument

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a thesis statement?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the main point of your paper.

Question 2

Easy

Identify whether the following thesis is arguable: 'Cats are better pets than dogs.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider if the statement can be supported or challenged.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement?

  • To summarize the essay
  • To present an argument
  • To define the conclusion

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what the thesis does for the reader.

Question 2

True or False: A thesis statement should be broad and cover many topics.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the definition of a specific thesis.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A classmate writes, 'Technology is useful,' as their thesis. Identify the weaknesses and give a more effective thesis for the prompt 'Analyze the impact of technology on communication.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on specific impacts of technology, avoiding vague statements.

Question 2

After brainstorming ideas from the prompt, 'Evaluate the representation of freedom in the novel 1984,' write a refined thesis statement.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Ensure your thesis reflects the depth of the prompt accurately.

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