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Purpose:I created this thesis lesson plan after discovering how many of my 9th-grade students struggled to write strong thesis statements in their analytical essays. This lesson takes a scaffold approach to writing thesis statements that eases students into an otherwise frustrating endeavor. Students will start the lesson by understanding the objectives and the "why" behind thesis writing. By the end of the 80-minute lesson, students will have a finished peer-reviewed thesis statement draft to s

Purpose:This thesis statement review game is intended for students to recall the tips they previously learned about writing analytical thesis statements in a fun and engaging way. Required Materials:Projector and computer or smartboardWhiteboard and markersDuration: 10-20 minutes Ease of Use:The download includes everything you need to run the activity. Make a personal copy of any of the linked resources to edit and organize in your own Google Drive. Download:The downloadable file is a PDF with

Purpose:Educated is an inspiring memoir by Tara Westover emphasizing the importance of what we do daily. I wanted to create an assignment to help my students engage with some of the events of our country's recent past that they were too young to be familiar with. While grading the matrices, I also learned so much from my students thanks to some of the prompts I designed to help them make connections between their lives and Tara's experiences. Editing:I encourage you to adjust anything you think