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The Thesis Formula

The Thesis Formula. Thesis Formula. X. However, A, B, and C. Therefore, Y. X. Represents the strongest point against your argument. You won’t ever mention this information again in your essay – so you can be specific. A, B, and C. . Represent the three strongest points for your argument

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The Thesis Formula

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  1. The Thesis Formula

  2. Thesis Formula • X. • However, A, B, and C. • Therefore, Y.

  3. X • Represents the strongest point against your argument. • You won’t ever mention this information again in your essay – so you can be specific.

  4. A, B, and C. • Represent the three strongest points for your argument • Your body paragraphs will be about A, B, and C. • Cannot be too specific – specific information goes in your body paragraphs • Choose your three strongest arguments (and the ones you have the most outside information/facts for)

  5. Y • Represents the position you will be taking (your stand on the prompt). • Cannot contradict your “X” statement.

  6. Assess the validity: “Teaching is the most important profession in the world and everyone should consider it as a possible career choice.”

  7. Thesis Statement • “X” -- Teaching is an emotionally satisfying profession. • “A,B,C” – However, teachers rank consistently at the bottom of the pay scale, often work at home without just compensation, and receive a lack of respect in society. • “Y” – Therefore, teaching is clearly not the most important profession and would be an unwise career choice.

  8. Put it all together: Teaching is an emotionally satisfying profession. However, teachers rank consistently at the bottom of the pay scale, often work at home without just compensation, and receive a lack of respect in society. Therefore, teaching is clearly not the most important profession and would be an unwise career choice.

  9. Practice! PROMPT: Assess the validity: “Taking AP classes is a rewarding experience and everyone should take them.”

  10. What do you do first? • BRAINSTORM!!! • Decide which stance you will take. • Find your strongest argument against your position (X statement). • Choose your three strongest arguments (A, B, C) • Write your thesis paragraph!

  11. Practice! • Assess the validity: Columbus and the Spanish were heroes for saving the Indians and civilizing them.

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