- Learn how to come up with a thesis statement based on a writing prompt.
- Review essential elements of an effective thesis statement.
- Create a thesis statement.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zez01Yz6AO09v84ZTG3GgAuCIqL15I9RKb7HrllXKfk/edit
Read and Reverse-outline
The following essay is a rhetorical analysis of John Naisbitt’s The military-nintendo complex by Kathryn Williams. Describe what the author is writing in each part of the essay (what the role of each part is in that paragraph). Don’t worry about the introduction and conclusion parts. The first part is done for you as an example.
John Naisbitt: Fighting the War Against Violent Video Games
Review of Thesis Statement and Understanding Writing Prompts (20 min)
The first step one needs to take before making an outline of a paper is to write a thesis statement.
The directions given in the writing prompts (esp. the "task" section) help you decide what the main purpose of the paper is and what kinds of information should be included in the thesis statement.
Let's review the lesson on thesis statement and writing prompt (step 1 and 2) and come up with a possible thesis statement (step 3).
Homework due Thursday, Oct. 31st. 11:59PM
Download the outline template below.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_0Ji-sKFWRkYTBIVHJ2aEx4UEk/edit?usp=drive_web
Please create your THESIS STATEMENT. If you would like, go on and work on the outline. Name the file "RA_Thesis_Outline_YOURNAME" and save it into Unit3 subfolder.
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