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    This document discusses writing summaries, thesis statements, introductions, and conclusions. It instructs students to identify which of these areas presents the most difficulty and discuss it in a group. As a group, students are asked to identify common reasons for difficulties and write 3-5 of them on the board. The document also provides information on what a thesis statement is, its components and purpose, as well as what a working thesis is and its purpose. Students are assigned to read about run-on sentences and fragments for homework.

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    This document discusses writing summaries, thesis statements, introductions, and conclusions. It instructs students to identify which of these areas presents the most difficulty and discuss it in a group. As a group, students are asked to identify common reasons for difficulties and write 3-5 of them on the board. The document also provides information on what a thesis statement is, its components and purpose, as well as what a working thesis is and its purpose. Students are assigned to read about run-on sentences and fragments for homework.

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    This document discusses writing summaries, thesis statements, introductions, and conclusions. It instructs students to identify which of these areas presents the most difficulty and discuss it in a group. As a group, students are asked to identify common reasons for difficulties and write 3-5 of them on the board. The document also provides information on what a thesis statement is, its components and purpose, as well as what a working thesis is and its purpose. Students are assigned to read about run-on sentences and fragments for homework.

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    Writing summaries Thesis statements Introductions Conclusions

    Where do you stand?


    On a sheet of paper, briefly explain which of the following items presents the most difficulty for you as a writer.
    Thesis statements Introductions Conclusions

    Where do you stand?


    Go to the board with the item that presents the

    most difficulty for you. Discuss your issue with the others who have also chosen this item as most difficult. As a group, decide which reasons are the most common. Write 3-5 of them on the board.

    Meet in groups
    Compare lists
    Decide which words and phrases are important, and decide which ones are not

    important Write a summary of Tuckers essay

    What is a thesis statement?


    A one- or two-sentence summary of a papers content Serves as an assertion about essays content Highlights all main topics covered in essay

    What is its purpose?


    It establishes a focus

    Establishes a basis on which to include or exclude information


    Forecasts authors discussion

    What are the components of a thesis statement?


    Makes an assertion/claim about essay topic
    Dont be wishy-washy!

    Specific
    Dont be too broad!

    What is a working thesis?


    Hypothesis about topic or a claim intended to

    be made After drafting, success of working thesis can be evaluated Working thesis statements CHANGE!

    What is its purpose?


    Help guide research If unable to prove through research, must

    change and alter this assertion

    For Friday...
    Read Hacker chapter about Run-ons and

    Fragments Complete exercises as listed on the homework log


    Write a thesis statement for group summary of the

    Tucker article

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