Practice Steps to Craft a Thesis Statement - 3.2 | Module 7: Developing Academic Writing Skills | IB 8 English
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Steps to Craft a Thesis Statement

3.2 - Steps to Craft a Thesis Statement

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Question 1 Easy

Identify the keywords in this prompt: 'Discuss how nature influences human behavior in the novel.'

💡 Hint: Look for the main concepts in the prompt.

Question 2 Easy

What does a tentative thesis statement represent?

💡 Hint: Consider what 'tentative' means.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

To summarize the essay
To present the main argument
To provide a conclusion

💡 Hint: Think about what a thesis does for an essay.

Question 2

True or False: A tentative thesis should be perfect from the beginning.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of 'tentative'.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the following prompt: 'Examine the impact of technology on education,' create a refined thesis statement addressing its complexities.

💡 Hint: Consider both benefits and drawbacks.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the following thesis statement: 'Social media is bad for society.' How would you make it stronger?

💡 Hint: Make sure it presents an arguable claim with specific stakes.

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