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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Author's thesis
Text Evidence
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The Thesis: "It (the Dictionary of American Regional English) is a treasure-house for lovers of words and has made significant contributions to research on words and how they are used in different areas."

The Evidence:- "It delivers accurate information about regional vocabulary. . ."

- " A DARE entry might include any combination of quotations from regional literature, diaries, and small-town newspapers."

- "The curious reader can find out where a contributor lived, what their community was like, and other identifying cultural information - all of which can be overlooked in other historical dictionaries."

Explanation:

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