Thesis statement: The legalization of marijuana for recreational use would have numerous benefits for society, including reducing crime rates, generating tax revenue, and promoting personal freedom.
Yes, the thesis statement is clear and effective. It clearly states the main argument of the essay, which is that legalizing marijuana for recreational use would be beneficial.
Yes, the thesis statement shares the main focus of the essay. It indicates that the essay will discuss the benefits of legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
Yes, appropriate punctuation and capitalization have been used. The sentence is properly punctuated and the proper nouns "marijuana" and "society" are capitalized.
Today you will submit two items: your thesis statement and your essay plan. You do NOT need to submit a completed essay. Your plan might take the form of an outline, a concept map, or the provided graphic organizer (see Lesson Intro page resources). This outline/plan should be created on a separate document. Be sure to include all requirements (below). Type your thesis statement here.
(You will upload your outline/plan in item 2. )
When you are done writing, ask yourself: Did I include a clear, effective thesis statement? (2 points)
Does my thesis statement share the main focus of my essay? (2 points)
Did I use appropriate punctuation and capitalization? (2 points) (6 points)
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