Lesson Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Academic Argument: Practice: Argumentative Thesis Statements

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This practice exercise focuses on recognizing and evaluating argumentative thesis statements.
Article
Leaf Group

E How: How to Write a Financial Analysis Paper

For Students 11th - 12th
This article by Gerald Hanks focuses on what is involved in a financial analysis report which is used to determine if a company can deliver a solid return on investment.
Lesson Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Writing Process: Organizing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on the organization of your paper including how to write a thesis statement, the elements of an effective paragraph, patterns of organization, transitions, and conclusions. It also provides a video of the Toulmin...
Lesson Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Analysis: Analytic Thesis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on the forming an analytic thesis statement that includes the how, why, and so what of the subject. It also discusses the need to let the thesis develop naturally and be sure that the main claim is reasoned.