Identify the thesis and main points of a speech. SPI 0601.2.3

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1. Developing a Paragraph - tips on developing a better paragraphs, also includes some " Don't Even Think About It!" suggestions
2. Developing Paragraphs - Scroll down to the bottom to get ideas and activities on how to develop paragraphs; suggestions from the Online Writing Assistant at Paradigm
3. Guide to Writing Academic Essays - Guide to help support one's thesis.
4. Outline - Outline of how to create a thesis, including necessary information for your final outline.
5. Paragraph Development - how paragraphs are formed, how to develop stronger paragraphs, and how to completely and clearly express your ideas
6. Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements - from the OWL at Purdue
7. Thesis Statement - [from LEO] "a thesis takes a stand rather than announcing a subject"
8. Thesis Statements - How to write a thesis statement
9. Thesis Builder - this online tool helps you build a thesis from a topic
10. Trailblazing Introductions (6 - 8) develop a sense of beginning by using strong leads
11. Write a Thesis Statement - [from Cliffs Notes] includes a "magic working thesis equation"

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