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Thesis Statements

Thesis Statements. What is a thesis statement?. A thesis statement is the main idea of an essay. It is often a point you want to argue or support in an essay. SO The thesis statement explains to a reader the main idea of the essay, and the writer’s opinion on that idea.

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Thesis Statements

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  1. Thesis Statements

  2. What is a thesis statement? • A thesis statement is the main idea of an essay. • It is often a point you want to argue or support in an essay. SO • The thesis statement explains to a reader the main idea of the essay, and the writer’s opinion on that idea.

  3. A thesis statement is usually one sentence. • It always in the introductory paragraph of an essay. • Is usually the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.

  4. The Recipe for a Thesis Statement: *Topic + Opinion + 3 reasons. Playing team sports is beneficial for students because they allow students to be involved in the school community, provide students with exercise, and build social skills.

  5. Thesis statements avoid the following: • the first person (I believe, In my opinion, etc.) • unclear language (It seems, etc.) • attempting two topics at once (even if they seem related). Pick one and stick with it.

  6. A thesis statement should not be too broad. Too Broad Mountain City Elementary is a magnificent place to go to school. Better Good teachers and a great learning environment make Mountain City Elementary a fantastic school.

  7. Which sentence is too broad to be a good thesis statement? • One reason to live in Mountain City is access to many wonderful places to fish. • Mountain City is a great place to live.

  8. Too Broad Mountain City is a great place to live.

  9. A thesis statement should not be too wordy. Wordy Some problems with Mountain City Elementary School is that it needs a larger playground, an air conditioned gym, an auditorium, restrooms connected to each classroom, running water in the classrooms, and a number of other physical changes to the building. Better Mountain City Elementary needs several changes to its facility to make it a better school.

  10. Which sentence is too wordy to be a good thesis statement? A. Abe Lincoln was one of the best presidents the United States has ever known. B. Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the 16th President of the United States, a liberator of slaves, and united the North and South at the end of the American Civil War.

  11. Too Wordy Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the 16th President of the United States, a liberator of slaves, and united the North and South at the end of the American Civil War.

  12. A thesis statement should not be too general. Too general Mountain City Elementary students are good writers. Better Daily writing practice has led to improved writing skills for the students at Mountain City Elementary.

  13. Which sentence is too general to be a good thesis statement? A. Music makes people happy. B. Music therapy is useful in relieving stress and other conditions.

  14. Too general Music makes people happy.

  15. More Practice

  16. Directions: Tell if the statement is a good thesis statement. Although most people believe otherwise, bats are harmless and highly beneficial.

  17. In this essay, I will discuss the crime rate in Mountain City.

  18. Energetic exercise is a good way to help relieve stress.

  19. Mountain City and Boone differ in many ways.

  20. This paper will consider the advantages and disadvantages of students having nightly homework.

  21. In each of the following slides choose the better thesis statement by standing on the appropriate side of the room.

  22. Which is better? • Many people do not like to watch violent horror movies. 2. Today’s movies do not have the emotional impact of the classic horror movies of the 1940’s.

  23. Which is better? 1. Many settlers chose to build log homes because they could be made from wood, stone, and clay that were readily available. 2. Log homes have been built for hundreds of years.

  24. Which is better? 1. I enjoy white water rafting. 2. The first white water rafting trip can challenge a person both in body and spirit.

  25. Which is better? 1. Sixth grade students are busy. 2. The life of a typical sixth grade student is challenging due to the need to succeed in extracurricular activities

  26. Which is better? 1. Community service projects include building shelter for the homeless, servicing meals to the hungry, providing transportation for the sick, distributing clothes, and a large number of other helpful activities. 2. Students should help others who are less fortunate.

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