Analyzing Thesis Development in Informational Text This activity will help you meet this educational goal:
You will analyze how an author introduces and develops a thesis.
Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity Type your response to each question and check your answers. At the end of
the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.
Activity
In this activity, you will plan and write a paragraph that analyzes how the author of "A Treasure-House for Lovers of Words"
introduces and develops his thesis.
Part A
Complete the left side of the chart with the author's thesis statement on the right side, describe examples and evidence
that the author uses to develop the thesis. Good readers reread the text to find accurate information
B
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Font Sizes
AA. EEE 3
Author's thesis
Text Evidence
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