Preview the reasons that support your thesis in the same order you will present them in your essay.
100
What is one logical transition and what is it used for?
therefore for a conclusion
100
in each paragraph
Where should a topic sentence be?
200
Where is the thesis statement?
In the beginning of a paper
300
what does a thesis statement tell the reader?
tells readers what to expect for the rest of the paper
300
What are all topics in a clear, logical organization?
A thesis statement
A forecasting statement
Logical transitions
Topic sentences
400
Why is directly asserting your position important?
It is important so that your audience knows what you are trying to do inform/persuade/convince
500
McDonald's is bad for your kids. I do not mean the flat patties and the white-flour buns; I refer to the jobs teen-angers undertake, mass-producing these choice items. This is an example of...