1.2 Argumentative Thesis Statement

Today’s lesson will be about:

Objectives

You will be able to:

• Review what a thesis statement is and its basic features.
• Compare and select effective thesis statements and give reasons why.
• Revise ineffective thesis statements.
• Compose an argumentative thesis statement.

 

Review

PPT (Rhetorical Triangle)

1. Which one (from the list of purpose) have you written for mostly?
2. Why is it important to clarify the purpose when planning your writing?
Finding Purposes_Handout3

Rhetorical Situations and Thesis Statement
Thesis Chart_Handout1

Argumentative Thesis Statement
PPT_Thesis Statement
Sample Academic Intros_Handout2
Thesis Statement Practice_Handout3
4 Thesis Statements Examples

Homework
Diagnostic essay: Thesis statement
In your diagnostic essay, check whether you have a thesis statement and complete the handout linked here:Thesis statement_HW.
*Name the file as "Thesis statement_YourFirstName"
*Upload it on Google Drive.
*Due date and time: Feb, 4 (Tue) 6:30 p.m. sharp.

Writer’s Help
Go to Writer’s Help and complete two exercises:
Unit1.2 Revising a thesis that is too factual
*Due date and time: Feb, 4 (Tue) 6:30 p.m. sharp.