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Slide 1Writing an Amazing Thesis Statement Developmental Writing II Slide 2 What is the purpose of a thesis statement? The thesis sentence restricts and controls the ideas…
1. _ 3 _ SECTION A MODULE 1 — GATHERING AND PROCESSING INFORMATION1. Read the following extract carefully and then answer the questions that follow. If you listen to the…
Slide 1 Writing a DBQ Essay Slide 2 Prompt = task(s) the writer is asked to perform within an essay Stated as direct question or indirectly with words “asking” you to:…
Slide 1 Slide 2 "A précis is a brief, original summary of the important ideas given in a long selection. Its aim is to give the general effect created by the original…
Using Language to Persuade Task 1 and 2 Language Analysis What is an issue? Genres Contention Arguments Tone Persuasive Techniques What is an issue? An issue causes debate…
Using Language to Persuade Task 1 and 2 Language Analysis What is an issue? Genres Contention Arguments Tone Persuasive Techniques What is an issue? An issue causes debate…
PowerPoint Presentation Writing a DBQ Essay Prompt = Why did Islam spread so quickly? ANALYZE: examine relationships DESCRIBE: tell about something in detail EXPLAIN: clarify…
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PowerPoint Presentation Writing a DBQ Essay Prompt = task(s) the writer is asked to perform within an essay Stated as direct question or indirectly with words âaskingâ…