Lesson Plan

Writing Effective Thesis Statements and Introductory Paragraphs for Research Papers

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After 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 statement. The lesson is designed for research projects, but it could translate well to any essay that involves stating a claim or argument.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Common Core