Thesis Statement Discussion

Thesis Statement DiscussionDiscussion Prompt

After reviewing the instructions and topics for the upcoming

1. Post your thesis statement for the upcoming essay.
2. The thesis MUST make an interpretive claim about the literary work (answer the question in the posted topics).
3. The focus of the thesis will be what you believe to be the story’s message. Don’t just identify the theme (i.e. reality versus illusion). Instead, take a position on what the story says about that theme (i.e. the story suggests that illusions and material concerns keep Gatsby from meaningful relationships).
4. Do not include introductory remarks which would lead to the thesis. Write ONE sentence.
5. Post early and allow yourself time for the peer review!

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to develop an argumentative claim to be used in the researched literary analysis essay.

Initial Post Guidelines

• The thesis MUST make an arguable claim about one of the stories assigned so far this semester.
• Write in the third person, avoiding “I/we/us” and “you.”
• Edit carefully before posting.
• Please remember to reply to 2 classmates.
• Edit carefully before posting.

Reply Guidelines

• After posting your response, reply to two classmates.
• Your replies should offer constructive feedback for improving the thesis.
• Does the thesis make an arguable claim? A statement of fact is not a thesis.
• What suggestions can you offer to help the writer improve the thesis?
• Please remember to be courteous and respectful.

Grading Criteria

Discussions grades are based on content, grammar, and adherence to the instructions above. Students who fail to answer the prompt or choose to write a post about a different topic will not earn credit for their posts.

The initial post is worth a maximum of 35 points; the reply is worth a maximum of 15 points. The total possible points for the Discussion is 50 pts.

AI use (including Grammarly and other grammar checkers) is strictly prohibited. Any evidence of AI use will result in a 0/F on the assignment.