1. Crafting an Effective Thesis Statement

2. Clear  Concise  Confident
No, No
Yes, Yes
Obvious
Unclear
Too General
Too Specific
Unique
Connects to theme
Intriguing
Middle Ground think…Baby Bear…
The 3 C’s
Clear  Concise  Confident

3. Yes or No?
The War of 1812 came before the Civil War. The War of 1812 set into motion the main events that caused the Civil War. People need to stay healthy for several important reasons. Students must get sufficient sleep at night in order to succeed in school.

4. The theme of this book is friendship.
The author showcases the relationship between Charlotte and Wilber to enhance the reader’s understanding of true friendship.
The author wrote the book with different points of view.
Throughout the course of the novel, the author uses multiple perspectives in order to show the importance of accountability.

5. Rue is an important character in The Hunger Games.
The foil character, Rue, influences the key qualities of Katniss throughout the novel by revealing her more compassionate and vulnerable attributes.
The conflict in the novel makes Harry stronger.
Rowling introduces the battle between Harry and Voldemort in order for Harry to discover his resilience and the crucial role he plays in the wizard community.