1.) discuss what we know about thesis statement
2.) talk about what thesis statement is
3.) commandments of the thesis statement (what you must do!)
4.) practice writing clear thesis statements
group A
group B
Next time we will:
1.) talk about P-I-E structure
Assignment:
1.) We have six topics in the diagnostic portfolio:
1-audience and purpose
2-thesis statements *recommended
3-P-I-E structure *recommended
4-coherence *recommended
5-academic style
6-punctuation
For your major assignment 1, you will need to talk about at least three of the six
topics from the above.Look through the questions provided and see if you have
a lot to reflect on for your diagnostic writing.
2.) If you'd like to reflect on this topic, answer each of the question below in a
word document. Upload the word file to your dropbox:
Major Assignment1-Diagnostic Portfolio-Module 2 Thesis Statement_your name
Module 2.
Thesis Statements DUE-Feb 06 Thu.
Review the thesis statement that you wrote for the original Diagnostic
Exam. Point out specifically where you demonstrate each of the key
components of a thesis statement that were taught in this lesson, or what you
are missing. Then revise your thesis statement, and explain why you made the
changes and what take away points you will apply to thesis statements in your
future writing.
