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Thesis . A thesis sentence is a sentence that states a writers subject and his/her opinion on that subject. A thesis sentence is a sentence that states a writers subject and his/her opinion on that subject. Ex: My grandfather was the most influential person in my life. Ex:

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  1. Thesis A thesis sentence is a sentence that states a writers subject and his/her opinion on that subject

  2. A thesis sentence is a sentence that states a writers subject and his/her opinion on that subject • Ex: My grandfather was the most influential person in my life. • Ex: Gang violence will remain a force to reckon with unless society deliberately create programs that will train people, particularly the youth to be more tolerant of gender, racial, and ethnic differences.

  3. A thesis sentence is a sentence that states a writers subject and his/her opinion on that subject Examples! Mark the following with a “T” for THESIS And “X” is NOT A THESIS ____ I learned what I know about math from my older brother. ____ Money is what determines a persons success in life. ____ Hanging out with the same old friends from the neighborhood has kept me from experiencing new and exciting things. ____ There is too much emphasis placed on testing in public schools. ____ Technology has changed the way we live and work today.

  4. A thesis sentence is a sentence that states a writers subject and his/her opinion on that subject Now take some time to identify to others the subjects and opinions in each of the following thesis statements. • Being friendly to others makes life more enjoyable. • Graduating from high school is an important part of being successful. • The worst situation anyone can get themselves involved in is doing drugs. • True friends will tell you what you need to hear and not just what you want to hear. • One of the greatest advantages to living in South Texas is being able to speak two languages.

  5. A thesis sentence is a sentence that states a writers subject and his/her opinion on that subject Now take some time to identify to others the subjects and opinions in each of the following thesis statements. • Being friendly to othersmakes life more enjoyable. • Graduating from high schoolis an important part of being successful. • The worst situation anyone can get themselves involved in is doing drugs. • True friendswill tell you what you need to hear and not just what you want to hear. • One of the greatest advantages to living in South Texasis being able to speak two languages.

  6. A thesis sentence is a sentence that states a writers subject and his/her opinion on that subject • Write a subject and an opinion about the following! “Happiness” Subject / OPINION Happiness is ______________________.

  7. Write a subject and an opinion about the following! “Graduation” Subject / OPINION Graduation is ______________________.

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