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What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
Which part of a thesis statement defines what is being talked about?
Which part of a thesis statement defines what is being talked about?
In the thesis statement 'Registering to vote is important simply because it is our moral and social responsibility,' what is the claim?
In the thesis statement 'Registering to vote is important simply because it is our moral and social responsibility,' what is the claim?
What signifies the controlling idea of an essay?
What signifies the controlling idea of an essay?
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What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
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How does a topic sentence function in a paragraph?
How does a topic sentence function in a paragraph?
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Which part of a topic sentence states what is being discussed?
Which part of a topic sentence states what is being discussed?
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What characterizes an implicit topic sentence?
What characterizes an implicit topic sentence?
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Which of the following is NOT part of a thesis statement?
Which of the following is NOT part of a thesis statement?
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What does the reason in a thesis statement provide?
What does the reason in a thesis statement provide?
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In which position can a topic sentence be found within a paragraph?
In which position can a topic sentence be found within a paragraph?
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Which statement accurately differentiates a topic sentence from a thesis statement?
Which statement accurately differentiates a topic sentence from a thesis statement?
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What does the keyword section of a topic sentence usually reflect?
What does the keyword section of a topic sentence usually reflect?
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Which of the following is a correct example of a topic sentence?
Which of the following is a correct example of a topic sentence?
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Which sentence is a correct description of the topic sentence in Paragraph 1?
Which sentence is a correct description of the topic sentence in Paragraph 1?
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What major significance does the invention of Braille represent?
What major significance does the invention of Braille represent?
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What is primarily examined in Reader Response Theory?
What is primarily examined in Reader Response Theory?
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Which aspect does Formalism primarily focus on?
Which aspect does Formalism primarily focus on?
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In the critique of Dead Stars, why is the title significant from a Formalist perspective?
In the critique of Dead Stars, why is the title significant from a Formalist perspective?
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What question might a feminist critic ask when analyzing a literary work?
What question might a feminist critic ask when analyzing a literary work?
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Which of the following best describes the goal of criticism as mentioned in the content?
Which of the following best describes the goal of criticism as mentioned in the content?
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Which critical approach is primarily concerned with a reader's personal interpretation?
Which critical approach is primarily concerned with a reader's personal interpretation?
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In what way does Feminist Criticism analyze literature?
In what way does Feminist Criticism analyze literature?
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What is a key characteristic of Reader Response Theory?
What is a key characteristic of Reader Response Theory?
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Study Notes
English for Academic & Professional Purposes
- The lesson focuses on thesis statements, topic sentences, and critique papers.
- Objectives include differentiating thesis statements from topic sentences, identifying topic sentences in paragraphs, identifying thesis statements in academic texts, distinguishing literary criticism approaches, and selecting the most appropriate literary criticism approach.
Thesis Statement
- A thesis statement is the author's central argument or opinion about a subject.
- It provides the controlling idea for an essay, guiding the direction and unity of the writing.
- A thesis statement comprises a topic, a claim, and supporting reasons.
Parts of a Thesis Statement
- Topic: What the essay is about.
- Claim: The main opinion or assertion about the topic.
- Reason/s: Details supporting the claim.
Drill 1
- The student is expected to identify the parts of thesis statements. An example is provided.
Example of a Thesis Statement
- Example Topic: Vote buying in the Philippines
- Example Claim: Vote buying in the Philippines is normal
- Example Reason: Due to poverty and mal-education of a great fraction of voters.
Identify Thesis Statement Parts
- Example 1: Cell phone use while driving should be banned, for it creates an unsafe environment for drivers using cell phones but also for other people in nearby vehicles.
- Example 2: Attending a community college and state university makes sense because the cost is low and the quality of instruction is high.
- Example 3: Registering to vote is important simply because it is our moral and social responsibility.
Topic Sentence
- The topic sentence is the central idea of a paragraph, providing unity by supporting the thesis.
- It is commonly the first sentence, but can appear elsewhere.
- Supporting sentences provide further details and information.
- Implicit and explicit topic sentences exist.
Parts of a Topic Sentence
- Topic: What the paragraph is about
- Keyword/s: Words reflecting the writer's viewpoint.
Example of a Topic Sentence
- Example Topic: Vote buying
- Example Keyword/s: Negative effects
Drill 2
- Students will identify the topic sentence of provided paragraphs
Identify the Topic Sentence of This Paragraph:
- Example 1: Cats are great pets because they take care of their kittens, and they want to take care of their owners as well.
- Example 2: First, I went to the wrong classroom for math. I was sitting in the class surrounded by people taking notes.
- Example 3: The invention of Braille was a major turning point in the history of disability.
Critique Paper
- A critique paper is an academic text that assesses, analyzes, and evaluates a work of art or scholarship; including scholarly works, literary texts, films, books, games, and other forms of art.
- Critique goes beyond fault-finding and aims to clarify both strengths and weaknesses of the subject matter.
Critical Approaches/Literary Criticism Theories
- Reader Response Theory: Focuses on the reader's reaction and understanding of the text.
- Formalism: Focuses on the form of the work, analyzing plot development, character contrasts, and narrative techniques.
- Feminism: Examines how literature portrays women and societal oppression of women.
- Marxism: Focuses on socioeconomic factors, including class divisions, in the work’s portrayal.
Sample Reader-Response Critique
- Example: The title "Dead Stars" creates a melancholic atmosphere. It displays how love works in unpredictable ways.
Sample Formalist Critique
- Example: The title "Dead Stars" relates to the idea that light from distant stars takes years to reach us, signifying that stars may be dead before their light reaches Earth. This metaphor represents Alfredo's love for Julia.
Feminism
- Analyses how literature addresses women and societal oppression of women. It considers: -How culture impacts gender -How gender equality, or lack thereof, is depicted in the text -How gender issues are presented in literary works. -Patriarchal ideologies' influence
Marxism
- Examines socioeconomic factors and implications of capitalist systems, such as conflicts between the working and elite social class. It analyzes: -Social classes represented in the piece of work -The social class of the writer and characters
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This quiz focuses on thesis statements, topic sentences, and the critique of literary papers. You will explore how to differentiate these key components and develop your academic writing skills effectively. Test your understanding of thesis structures and literary criticism approaches.
