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What do you think an argumentative thesis is?

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Standards:
W.TTP.1a

W.RBPK.7

The goal for the Day:
Today, we will learn about and how to write an argumentative thesis based on a topic of your choice.

Agenda:
Great Start

Lesson

Look at examples

Big Finish

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- A thesis statement contains a sentence or multiple sentences that inform the reader what your essay or paper will be about.

- It provides the foundation for your paper
- Usually will be in the last couple of sentences in your introduction.

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There are three types of thesis statements:
1. Expository Thesis
- this statement provides a topic and explains to the reader what that topic and paper are about
2. Analytical Thesis
- a statement that presents a claim and how it will be supported
3. Agrumentative Thesis
- a statement that presents a debatable topic, followed by reasons that can support through evidence.

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Websites for a More In-depth Discussion on Thesis Statements

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Websites for a More In-depth Discussion on Thesis Statements

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What is a Thesis?

Creating a Thesis Statement.

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Videos for a Further Look into Thesis Statements

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Videos for a Further Look into Thesis Statements

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How To Write An Essay: Thesis Statements

How to Write a Strong Thesis Statement.

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As we noted earlier, an argumentative thesis is a statement that entails a discussible and debatable topic that this provided by evidence.

An argumentative thesis statement must be debatable, assertive, reasonable, evidence-based, and focused.

An Argumentative Thesis must:
- Make a claim where reasonable people can disagree
- Take a stance and assert your claim
- Have a reasonable and logical claim
- Be supported by evidence
- Be focused and narrow

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For your essays, you will be using the CONCESSION-THESIS-REASON model

This model starts with the CONCESSION
– the concession is where you recognize the opposing side’s strongest argument.

Then we do the THESIS
– the statement that will be the main argument of your paper

Lastly is REASONS
– the reasons are the main points that will support your argument.

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Websites for a More In-depth Look at Argumentative Thesis Statements

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Websites for a More In-depth Look at Argumentative Thesis Statements

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Argumentative Thesis Statements

What Is a Concession in a Thesis Statement?

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Videos Further Explaining Argumentative Thesis Statements

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Videos Further Explaining Argumentative Thesis Statements

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Concession Thesis Reason Statements

How to Write an Argumentative Essay - Thesis Statements and Paragraphs

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- While it’s true that the person you are inside is what’s most important [Concession], you should take care of your appearance [Thesis] because it will increase your confidence, shows respect to others, and give you opportunities you might not otherwise have [Reasons].

- Despite the fact that buying locally grown food can be inconvenient [ Concession], we should make every effort to “eat local” [Thesis] because it’s better for our health, it supports our local community, and it benefits the environment [Reasons].

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WHAT WE LEARNED:

- That an argumentative thesis must take a stance on a controversial topic.

- That the CONCESSION-THESIS-REASON model is one of the easiest and simple ways to write an argumentative thesis

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- What makes up an argumentative thesis statement?

- What does the CONCESSION portion of the argumentative thesis do?

- Why would your thesis statement need to be supported by evidence?

- Turn in your topic to the dropbox by the end of the day so I can approve it.