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Worksheet Description

The Articulating Implications worksheet is a structured guide designed to help students deepen their understanding of their essay’s arguments by focusing on the implications of their main points. It prompts students to rephrase their central thesis, ensuring that they can convey their main idea in diverse ways, enhancing their command of the subject matter. The worksheet then leads them through an exploration of two supporting ideas, asking them to examine each one through a series of “So what?” questions, prompting them to think critically about the importance and broader impact of these ideas.

This worksheet is teaching students to critically analyze their writing by questioning the significance of their arguments. By rearticulating their main idea, students practice the skill of presenting their thoughts from different perspectives. The “So what?” questions are designed to push students to justify their arguments and to think about the consequences or implications of their ideas. This not only aids in the creation of a stronger, more persuasive essay but also cultivates a habit of in-depth thinking and reasoning about one’s own work.