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What is a thesis statement?

What is a thesis statement?. A thesis statement is the single, specific claim that your essay makes. The entire paper should be completely focused on the thesis statement. Usually found near the end of the introductory paragraph. S-O-R.

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What is a thesis statement?

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  1. What is a thesis statement? • A thesis statement is the single, specific claim that your essay makes. • The entire paper should be completely focused on the thesis statement. • Usually found near the end of the introductory paragraph

  2. S-O-R • An effective thesis statement has three parts: SUBJECT, OPINION, and REASON.

  3. SUBJECT • The SUBJECTtells the reader exactly on which topic, or whom, the paper will focus.

  4. OPINION • The precise opinion gives your answer to a debatable question about the subject. • Your precise opinion should persuade your reader to do something; you will have to explain and prove your claim using evidence.

  5. REASON • Explains to the reader the main argument or reason WHY he/she should agree with your opinion. • Can include a forecast (subtopics) that you discuss in detail later in the essay. • Each subtopic will become its own body paragraph

  6. Example: • Birth order can have a significant impact on the development of a child's character because it strongly affects relationships with parents, relationships with others, and how one views responsibility as an adult. • Identify the S-O-R.

  7. Answer • Birth ordercan have a significant impact on the development of a child's character because it strongly affects relationships with parents, relationships with others, and how one views responsibility as an adult.

  8. Practice: • Let's practice writing thesis statements using the S-O-R method. • Write an effective thesis statement about the electronics use policy here at Kealakehe High School. • Write an effective thesis statement about the suspension policy at Kealakehe High School for EUP violations and fighting.

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