

Thesis Statement
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Sharon Harris
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Thesis Statement

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Thesis Statement has several names
position statement
controlling idea
thesis statement
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All names lead down the same path
the thesis is the promise you are making
it reflects an essay's topic
the writer's main idea
Let's do some practice
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Sample 1
Read sentence 1 - 3.
What is the topic?
What is the main idea?
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Sample 1
The author wants us to think before we post on social media and consider how our posts can affect us in the future. A posted photo can influence hiring, for example, and sharing personal information can help thieves.
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However, in today's world, where Internet activity is such a common occurrence, an online persona cannot be separated from real-life activities and views.
However, in recent years the line between the two has blurred, making it more important than ever for people to be cognizant of how they present themselves online.
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However, in today's world, where Internet activity is such a common occurrence, an online persona cannot be separated from real-life activities and views.
However, in recent years the line between the two has blurred, making it more important than ever for people to be cognizant of how they present themselves online.
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This sentence makes a good point , but it does not offer an argument
This stresses the need for caution.
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Multiple Choice
It is better for growing plants not to use water that comes out of the tap or faucet, even though that is the easiest method.
Collecting the rain that falls on your roof and storing it provides an excellent water supply for growing plants and reduces the demand on your local water supply.
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