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Sophia: Classification Papers: Thesis
This video lesson focuses on developing a thesis statement for classification papers. It discusses the common elements of all thesis statements; then what must be included in the thesis for classification paper specifically: the subject...
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Sophia: Descriptive Papers: The Thesis
This video lesson details how to write a thesis for a descriptive paper including what is required: identifying the subject being described, providing the perspective/stance, and the reasons or point of the description. It also provides...
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Sophia: Process Papers: Thesis
This video lesson focuses on writing a thesis statement for a process analysis paper. It includes the requirements for all thesis statements, the need to break down the process and evaluate it, a generic thesis starting point, and then...
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Sophia: Argumentative Papers: Topic and Thesis
This video lesson focuses on choosing a topic and thesis for argumentative papers. It suggests using webs or flow charts to select a topic and narrow its focus, and it explains how to take your topic and turn it into a thesis that is...
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Sophia: Argumentative Papers: Topics and Thesis
This lesson focuses on selecting a topic and writing a thesis for an argumentative paper. It explains the purpose of argumentative writing, lists the aspects of a strong topic, suggests ways to find a topic, discusses the purpose and...
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Sophia: Thesis Statements
This lesson introduces how to write a thesis statement. This tutorial lesson shares a short screencast [04:45] with the lesson's content.
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Sophia: Thesis Statements
A screencast lesson [2 mins, 39 secs] defining a thesis statement and outlining five steps to use when creating a strong thesis statement.
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Learn Zillion: Create a Clear and Coherent Thesis
In this lesson, you will learn how to create a clear and coherent thesis statement by analyzing the task and reviewing the text. [7:00]
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Learn Zillion: Writing a Thesis Statement Expressing the Main Idea
In this lesson, you will learn how to express the main idea by writing a thesis statement. [5:38]
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Learn Zillion: Writing a Hook Sentence and Introducing a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:46]
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Learn Zillion: Writing a Hook Sentence and Introducing a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:26]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Thesis Statement for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will draft a thesis statement for your argumentative essay by combining your claim and supporting reasons. [4:47]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Thesis Statement for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement by checking to see that the thesis statement is an opinion supported by reasons. [4:45]
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Learn Zillion: Write Sub Points for a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write the sub-points for your thesis statement by turning the argument into a why question. [4:11]
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Learn Zillion: Create a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to create a thesis statement by making a list of possible ideas and asking questions about them. [4:02]
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Strong Thesis Statement for a Persuasive Speech
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a strong thesis statement for your persuasive speech by revising your thoughts into statements. [4:58]
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a thesis statement for your argumentative essay by combining your claim and supporting reasons. [4:31]
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a thesis statement by checking to make sure you have strong reasons to support it. [4:08]
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Strong Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [5:12]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Thesis Statement for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement for an argumentative essay by narrowing your topic. [4:47]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Thesis Statement for an Opinion Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement by checking to see that the thesis statement is an opinion supported by three reasons. [4:46]
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Learn Zillion: Develop an Argument for a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write the argument for a thesis statement by turning the purpose statement into a claim. [3:34]
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a thesis statement by checking to make sure you have strong reasons to support it. [3:40]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Research Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a research thesis statement by restating your big research question in a complete sentence. [4:43]