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\nW.7.1 Persuasive Writing: 7th Grade ELA Common Core\n

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\nFrom crafting the perfect thesis statement to submitting a concluding call to action, seventh graders can transform bland position papers into inspiring argumentative essays. A collection of materials designed for the Common Core...\n
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\nThesis Statement + Projected Plan = Introduction\n

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\nSet up your writers for writing strong introductions with a formula for putting together supported thesis statements. This reference page breaks the process down and provides an example of how to compose a thesis statement, develop a...\n
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\nWriting Topic Sentences\n

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\nAn engaging and quick presentation on writing topic sentences is sure to grab the attention of your elementary writers. The PowerPoint can be modified and includes relevant visual examples.\n
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\nThesis Statements\n

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\nDevelop an understanding of main ideas and thesis statements with your class by using this step-by-step presentation. The concepts presented will guide learners through essay focus, main idea, central points, coherency, and proper...\n
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\nThe Heart of Your Paper: 11 Methods for Writing a Topic Sentence (or a Thesis Statement)\n

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\nHelp your young writers produce high-quality topic and thesis statements that go beyond basic wording and really illustrate complex ideas and critical thinking skills. From however and compound sentence statements to using...\n
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\nGenerating Topic Sentences \n

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\nA great look at topic sentences is presented here. First, the function of a topic sentence is explained and common errors are listed. Then, you will walk your class through the five example topic sentences to discuss their quality. \n
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\nWriting Effective Thesis Statements and Introductory Paragraphs for Research Papers\n

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\nAfter reading on the topic of their paper, high schoolers work in pairs to assess how to write powerful, precise thesis statements. The introduction contains three statements: a universal statement, a bridge statement, and a thesis...\n
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\nThesis Statements \n

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\nAt 32 slides, one would think this presentation on thesis statements is a bit too long, but it is the most important component of a well-written essay! Help your developing writers craft concise, interesting theses with this PowerPoint....\n
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\nStating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively\n

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\nAs a writer, if you have a weak introductory paragraph or thesis statement, you might lose your audience! Have your middle and high schoolers practice writing introductory paragraphs that include clear thesis statements in response to...\n
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\nThesis statements: The Six Basic Claim Types\n

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\nEvaluative or Analogical? The wolf in the story of \"The Three Little Pigs\" and the wolf in \"Red Riding Hood\" represent what can happen to the unprepared. Despite his defeat in the end, the Big Bad Wolf is a good example for kids because...\n
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\nTopic Sentence\n

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\nStudents write a topic sentence to a paragraph and explain that it introduces the main idea. After a whole-class demonstration, students write a complete paragraph with their topic sentence and supporting sentences. There are some...\n
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\nThesis Statements\n

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\nPhrases such as \"This paper is going to be about\" and \"I am going to tell you about\" do not make for effective thesis statements. A handout from the UNC Writing Center helps writers break from those phrases to craft effective thesis...\n
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\nThesis Statement Exercises\n

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\nHighlight the importance of introductions and thesis statements by having writers edit and re-write nine different paragraphs that serve as poor introductions. In addition to correcting the grammar and spelling mistakes, your leaner will...\n
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\nCreating a Historical Thesis Statement\n

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\nA strong thesis statement not only identifies the subject of an essay but also presents a claim that must be supported with evidence. After researching how nursing has evolved in the United States since the Colonial era, young writers...\n
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\nLet Us Start The Lettuce Club (Or Not): Writing A Thesis Statement\n

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\nLet us be frank! Writers learn that crafting a thesis statement is not that difficult if one peals back the layers. After watching several videos about the elements of a thesis, class members read the article \"Lettuce Club helps students...\n
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\nThesis Statements\n

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\nA good thesis is hard to craft. Model for your writers how to develop and refine thesis statements with a series of slides that discuss the purpose and format of this all-important sentence. Viewers following along as the process is...\n
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\nThesis Statements: Argument and Direction\n

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\nWhat does this mean? How do you know? A good thesis answers these questions and offers a way to understand a subject. Introduce your learners to the purpose for and parts of the thesis statement with a presentation that ends with a...\n
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\nTerrific Topic Sentences\n

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\nCapture the interest of your reader with terrific topic sentences. To practice hooking the reader, your class will be given writing prompts, and they must create topic sentences for each prompt provided. Encourage them to use different...\n
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\nTopic Sentences\n

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\nHere is a classic worksheet that allows learners to practice identifying topic sentences. They read five different paragraphs about various topics, and underline the topic sentence in each paragraph with a green crayon.\n
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\nTopic Sentence\n

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\nLooking for a simple worksheet on topic sentences? This one's for you! Learners find the topic sentence for each paragraph by cutting out the paragraphs and placing them in the right order.\n
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\nRevising: Developing Topic Sentences for My Accessing Books Around the World Informative Paragraph\n

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\nRevision is an important part of the writing process. Focus on revising topic sentences and details with the plan described here. This is part of a unit, so pupils have already filled out a graphic organizer about traveling...\n
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\nWriting Reference Sheet\n

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\nPrint out this handy reference page double sided and distribute it to your class. Individuals can use the page to aid them as they work on their topic sentences, transitions, conclusions, and paragraph structure. There is plenty of...\n
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\nTopic Sentences and Supporting Facts\n

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\nThird graders write a paragraph. In this topic sentences instructional activity students are read the book The Matzah Man: A Passover Story and try Matzah bread in class. Afterward the students write a detailed paragraph about Passover.\n
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\nWriting a Topic Sentence\n

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\nHere is an inventive, and easy-to-implement lesson on the writing of topic sentences. Learners review what a topic sentence is, practice identifying topic sentences in an informational article, then play a really cool game. All of the...\n
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