1. Poorly constructed or incorrect sentence structure
Thesis Statement Rewrite
Poorly constructed or incorrect sentence structure
No or weak counterclaim
Run on or more than one sentence
No evident opinion stated
Too little info on opinion
These same five criteria will be used to grade a new thesis statement. This time it’s 50 points. Each of these will take off 10 points.

2. On-Demand Practice Read and reread the information and the prompt.
Mark the prompt.
Choose a position.

3. Thesis Statement (Controlling Idea Statement)
One sentence that basically summarizes the whole purpose of your writing
Must contain your opinion statement and the three supporting points you will be making in the body of the paper
If the writing is persuasive or argumentative, it must contain the counterclaim that you will address in paragraph 2.

4. A formula:
It has been said
Some believe that
While some may say
An argument could be made that
One position states that or
One argument for counterclaim
counterclaim
because
The three supporting points you will discuss in your body paragraphs. or
however
but
In contrast
When in fact
On the other hand
Your argument
Some believe that the antiquated solution of making up snow days at the end of the school year is efficient because it has historically been the most effective method; when in fact, “at home education” during these days away from school can be a great alternative because students can stay current with curriculum, teachers can get their necessary hours in, and summer plans for students and teachers will not be affected.

5. A formula:
It has been said
Some believe that
While some may say
An argument could be made that
One position states that or
One argument for counterclaim
counterclaim
because
The three supporting points you will discuss in your body paragraphs. or
however
but
In contrast
When in fact
On the other hand
Your argument
Some believe that the antiquated solution of making up snow days at the end of the school year is efficient because it has historically been the most effective method; when in fact, “at home education” during these days away from school can be a great alternative because students can stay current with curriculum, teachers can get their necessary hours in, and summer plans for students and teachers will not be affected.