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A 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 craft a thesis statement and select the evidence they would use to support their claim.
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- If any class members volunteer in a local hospital or clinic, have them share their experiences with the class
- Begin the lesson with a review of the characteristics of a strong thesis statement
- As part of the review, project the included model thesis and have pupils identify the opinion words or claim that requires evidence to support
- Stress that all the foundation words are opinion words or claims and require evidence to support
Classroom Considerations
- Presumes researchers have previous experience crafting a thesis statement or thesis paragraph
- Requires extra prep time to copy and collate required materials
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- Clearly identifies the supporting evidence required for the assignment
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- None