Teaching thesis statements high school

When it comes to teaching, one of the most beneficial things I try to do for all of my students in every lesson is provide layers of differentiation and scaffolding so that I reach as many kids as I can. When it comes to teaching writing, one way I scaffold instruction comes in the form of sentence frames. But first, an anecdote. I’ll never forget my first teaching job. It was a long-term substitute position teaching ninth grade English to students who were severely behind grade-level. I was…

Every English teacher has experienced the frustration of introducing a writing skill, like how to write a thesis statement, over and over again without it “sticking.” Three years ago, I began “flipping” my writing instruction, so students watch videos on my YouTube channel, take Cornell notes, then come prepared to class to do the actual […]

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One of the most essential elements of teaching an essay is teaching students how to write a thesis statement. These essay writing teaching tips will help you

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Activities, free resources, and ideas to teach how to write a thesis statement in middle school and high school English Language Arts!

Review the qualities of a writing a good thesis statement with these tips and ideas. Here are fun ways to teach thesis statements to your students.

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However, once my students are ready to make the jump from paragraphs to an essay, I still continue to break down my writing instruction. When I teach essay

With writing instruction, a good place to start is the thesis statement. The thesis statement is the backbone of any academic writing. Check out this blog post for the best tips on how to teach the thesis statement! I also have resources for middle school or high school that includes individual and group activities and practice, worksheets, organizers, guided essay introduction outline, and student reference guides. Head to thedaringenglishteacher.com for more Secondary ELA resources!!