8.3.1 - Developing Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences: The Blueprint of Your Argument
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What is a thesis statement?
💡 Hint: Think about what guides the essay's main argument.
Identify whether this is a strong thesis statement: 'Many people like chocolate.'
💡 Hint: Ask yourself if it can be debated.
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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
💡 Hint: Think about what guides the entire essay structure.
True or False: A topic sentence can be simply descriptive.
💡 Hint: Think about how topic sentences relate to analysis.
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Develop a comprehensive thesis statement about climate change that reflects an argumentative stance.
💡 Hint: Focus on making a debatable claim.
Reorganize the following paragraphs into a logical structure that supports a thesis about technology in modern education.
💡 Hint: Think about how each point can build into the next.
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