[Centurion2000]

Nope, but don't forget to include instruction on the proper format, placement and purpose of a thesis in your 5 paragraph argumentative paper.

[Salvation]

**Nope, but don't forget to include instruction on the proper format, placement and purpose of a thesis in your 5 paragraph argumentative paper.**

I wrote mostly from the point of view of working with middle school kids. The main idea (thesis) is always included in the introduction and then re-stated in the conclusion when I teach it.