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Thesis Statements. Standard 1.1 Writing Strategies Establish a controlling impression of coherent thesis that conveys a clear and distinctive perspective on the subject and maintains a consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing. Thesis Statements and the CAHSEE .
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Thesis Statements Standard 1.1 Writing StrategiesEstablish a controlling impression of coherent thesis that conveys a clear and distinctive perspective on the subject and maintains a consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing.
Thesis Statements and the CAHSEE • 12 Multiple choice questions – 3 out of 12 questions • Essay – every essay needs a thesis statement
What is a Thesis? A thesis is the main point of the essay. Tips on thesis writing: • Place the thesis at the beginning or end of the introduction paragraph. • Make sure you have at least two examples that will prove your thesis. • Address the prompt clearly.
Writing a Thesis Example Example Prompt: Some students at your school expressed an interest in making the school more attractive by getting rid of trash on the school grounds. Write an essay for your school paper convincing people of the importance of getting rid of trash at your school.
Writing a Thesis -- Tips • Use part of the prompt in your thesis. • Use the rule of two. • Put it all together: • It’s important to get rid of trash at our school because it makes the school look dirty, and it creates a better learning environment. • Read the prompt and then your thesis statement.
Multiple ChoiceExample Read the passage and answer the question below: To begin an essay, a student should have some knowledge of the topic or be willing to search out information. Then one must focus clearly on the prompt, addressing all its major points, and making sure that the central purpose is evident throughout the entire essay. Interesting and convincing examples with lots of specific details are always helpful. The details must show some kind of clear arrangement —chronological, spatial, or order-of-importance. A student writer will also want to revise a first draft so that any errors in grammar and mechanics can be gotten rid of. Steps can be taken to edit essays. Relying solely on “Spell-Check” can be risky; it does not catch the common errors that students make, such as confusing “your” and “you’re.” If students meet all these requirements, then they will have written an effective essay. Which of the following sentences, if inserted before sentence 1, would make the MOST effective opening sentence? A. Writing an essay is easy if one uses a computer. B. Good essays are always written in black pen. C. Any student can write a successful essay. D. Teachers sometimes assign difficult essays.
Multiple ChoiceExample Which of the following sentences, if inserted before sentence 1, would make the MOST effective opening sentence? A. Writing an essay is easy if one uses a computer. B. Good essays are always written in black pen. C. Any student can write a successful essay. D. Teachers sometimes assign difficult essays.
Multiple ChoiceExample Which of the following sentences, if inserted before sentence 1, would make the MOST effective opening sentence? A. Writing an essay is easy if one uses a computer. B. Good essays are always written in black pen. C. Any student can write a successful essay. D. Teachers sometimes assign difficult essays.
Summary • A thesis is the main point of the essay. • A thesis is often found at the beginning or end of the introduction paragraph. • A thesis relates to all the examples that follow in an essay. • A thesis addresses the prompt clearly.
