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Thesis Statements - Brief Notes A good thesis, at minimum, should:
Generic Format: In the [Type], [Title], written in [Time], [Author] uses [literary device] to [specified effect/outcome]. *Note: This is the most basic type of thesis statement. Higher scoring essays customize the style of the thesis to match the effect of the essay.
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*If your class did not complete the thesis development worksheet, we will complete it tomorrow. Video of the Day - Thesis Writing
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Well, it's technically still summer, but that's a painful thought, so let's move on!
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Assignment
Reread Chapter 1 of Ender's Game. You will be completing a "Text Rendering." Follow the instructions below.
Vlog of the Day - John Green on the Purpose of Literature Class
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Mary Norris provides a simply fantastic explanation of "difficult" puncutation! Now you know.
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