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Thesis Statement + Projected Plan = Introduction HandoutThesis Statement + Projected Plan = Introduction Handout
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5th - 12th
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Thesis Statement + Projected Plan = Introduction

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Set up your writers for writing strong introductions with a formula for putting together supported thesis statements. This reference page breaks the process down and provides an example of how to compose a thesis statement, develop a projected plan, and put the to elements together to draft an introduction. After reviewing the handout, and possibly practicing together, individuals can keep this sheet for later writing assignments.

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Concepts

Persuasive Writing, persuasion, persuasive arguments, introductions, the writing process, essay writing, argumentative writing, arguments, thesis statements

Additional Tags

thesis, thesis statement, introduction, Persuasive Writing, argumentative writing, argument, english language arts

Pros

  • Each part is separated by a box to clearly demonstrate the steps involved
  • Defines thesis statement and projected plan before providing examples 

Cons

  • Depending on your own preference, you may wish your pupils to compose longer introductions than the sample presented here

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