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Worksheet Description

The Thesis Statement worksheet is a brainstorming tool that aids students in developing a thesis for their essays. It prompts them to identify their topic, formulate a main question about the topic, provide an answer to that question, and then express their own opinion on the answer. The worksheet visually organizes these components into a flowchart, guiding students through the thought process that underpins the creation of a working thesis statement. At the bottom, there is space for students to synthesize their thoughts and compose their thesis statement.

This worksheet is designed to teach students how to construct a thesis statement that is both clear and reflective of their stance on a topic. It encourages students to engage critically with their subject by not just stating facts, but also by questioning and forming opinions on those facts. The activity fosters analytical thinking by requiring the students to justify their position based on the answers they have researched. By completing the worksheet, students learn to create a foundation for their essays that is argumentative and indicative of the direction their writing will take.