Thesis Statements/Flowers For Algernon

What is the definition of ambiguous?

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are the three steps in creating a thesis statement?

• Analyze the prompt, skim and scan, and identify the vocabulary

• Analyze the prompt, evaluate the prompt, and cite your textual evidence

• Evaluate the prompt, analyze the prompt, and identify the vocabulary

• None of these

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To summarize the conclusion

• To introduce supporting details

• To state the main argument or claim of the essay

• To list the examples of the essay

Which of these is an example of a weak thesis statement?

• "Pollution is a serious problem in urban areas."

• "Schools should implement uniforms to improve student focus."

• "Reading improves critical thinking and problem-solving skills."

• "Modern technology has both positive and negative effects on society."

Which thesis statement is the strongest?

• "Charlie Gordon changes throughout Flowers for Algernon."

• "In Flowers for Algernon, Charlie Gordon's intellectual growth highlights the limitations of human intelligence."

• "In Flowers for Algernon, Charlie faces challenges."

• "The story Flowers for Algernon is sad."

A thesis statement shouldn't be too broad nor too narrow.

• True

• False

What type of essay are we working on?

• Narrative Essays

• Argumentative essays

• Constructed Response

• None of these

Are argumentative essays based on opinions or claims?

• True

• False

What word is often used when stating your thesis statement?

• In addition to

• Because

• According to the text

• Both a and c

What is the definition of absurd?

• Crazy

• Able to be seen or touched

• Aware of your surroundings

• Ridiculously unreasonable

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4