Practice Part 1: Deconstructing a Thesis Statement - 5.1 | Module 7: Developing Academic Writing Skills | IB Grade 8 English
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5.1 - Part 1: Deconstructing a Thesis Statement

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Identify whether this thesis is strong or weak: 'Animal Farm is a book about animals.'

💡 Hint: It states a fact without presenting an argument.

Question 2

Easy

Create a more specific thesis for 'Pride and Prejudice.'

💡 Hint: Think about what the story critiques or highlights.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

  • To provide a summary of the essay
  • To present the main argument
  • To introduce the topic

💡 Hint: Think about what guides the rest of the essay.

Question 2

True or False: A thesis statement should be a statement of fact.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the characteristic of being debatable.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze how a thesis could shift in meaning based on different prompts. For example, consider the prompt: 'How does The Catcher in the Rye comment on teenage alienation?' Create two different thesis statements for this prompt based on varying interpretations.

💡 Hint: Focus on how different angles can lead to different theses.

Question 2

Given the prompts and thesis statements, identify the strengths and weaknesses: 'Discuss the themes of ambition in Macbeth. Thesis: 'Ambition is important.' How would you revise this?

💡 Hint: Try to add depth to the thesis.

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