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You need to sign in to your Canva account.\nHOW TO USE THIS PRESENTATION\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\nBy the end of this lesson, you will understand . . .\nThe definition\nand purpose of a thesis statement.\nHow to construct clear and effective arguments.\nHow to maintain a formal writing style in your writing.\nWHAT IS A THESIS STATEMENT?\nA thesis statement is a sentence that clearly and concisely presents the main point or argument in a piece of persuasive writing (usually essays and debates).\nYou can think of a thesis statement as\nthe \"glue\" that holds\na piece of persuasive writing together.\nHOW ARE THESIS STATEMENTS USED?\nA thesis statement is usually stated clearly in the introductory paragraph of a persausive text, and repeated again (in slightly different words) throughout the body paragraphs, and in the conclusion paragraph as well.\nThesis statements provide structure to persuasive writing and helps readers to understand where the writing is headed.\nYOUR MISSION\nYour mission today will be to come up with an answer to the following question:\nYour argument (thesis statement) will answer the question above and should be supported with at least 3 reasons.\nDoes technology bring us closertogether, or push us further apart?\nWith the rise of technology, many people are feeling more connected than ever. It can help us to connect with our friends and family from anywhere in the world.\nOn the other hand, some feel that technology pushes us further apart. It can distract us from spending quality time together and make us feel more isolated.\nOPINIONS ON THE TOPIC\nLet's cosider both sides of the argument.\nWHAT DO YOU BELIEVE?\nLet's practice creating some arguments!\nIf you believe that technology brings us closer together, move to the left.\nIf you believe that technology pushes us further apart, move to the right.\nDEVELOPING YOUR ARGUMENTS\nWork in small groups (2-3 people) to develop your arguments.\nBrainstorm: Write down your reasons\nfor your opinion.\nDiscuss: Talk and listen about your\nand others' ideas.\nRecord: Write down the reasons you discussed.\nFINDING EVIDENCE\nNow that you have come up with some reasons to support your argument, work in small groups to research and find evidence for those reasons.\nIf you can't find evidence, it's okay to reconsider some of your reasons. 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