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Formulating a Thesis Statement

Formulating a Thesis Statement. Mr. Parker 9 th Literature and Composition. What is a three-point thesis?. What is a three-point thesis? A statement in the introduction paragraph that states all three points that will be discussed in an essay

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Formulating a Thesis Statement

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  1. Formulating a Thesis Statement Mr. Parker 9th Literature and Composition

  2. What is a three-point thesis? • What is a three-point thesis? • A statement in the introduction paragraph that states all three points that will be discussed in an essay • Example: Romeo and Juliet’s secretive actions, impulsive decisions, and lack of common sense lead to their demise at the end of the play.

  3. What is an Umbrella Thesis? • What is an umbrella thesis? • The point of your paper—astatement in the introduction paragraph that condenses all of the points that will be discussed into one overall point • For a literary essay, the thesis should be an argumentative statement that tells an interpretation of the work. • Example: Romeo and Juliet’s impulsivity leads to their demise at the end of the play.

  4. More on thesis statements • What is a good umbrella thesis? • A declarative sentence that states clearly the main point you want to make. • Why is it called an umbrella thesis? • All the points you plan to discuss in essay should fit under the umbrella of your thesis statement.

  5. More on thesis statements • A good thesis may also: • Make a comparison or contrast: • Example: Mercutio’s view of love in Romeo and Juliet differs from that of Romeo; Mercutio sees love as a game whereas Romeo views it as a serious matter of the heart. • Focus on the causes or effects of a particular event, condition or change: • Example: A number of ill-fated events make Romeo and Juliet’s deaths in the play inevitable. • Propose a solution to a problem or recommend a policy. • Example: Romeo and Juliet could have avoided their tragic demise if they had not acted in such an impulsive fashion throughout the play.

  6. More on thesis statements • A good thesis is NOT: • A statement of fact: • William Shakespeare modeled his play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet after an earlier story. • A personal opinion: • I think Romeo and Juliet is a great story. • A vague generalization: • Romeo and Juliet had a lot of problems throughout the play. • A question: • Were Romeo and Juliet’s impulsive actions a contributing factor to their demise?

  7. Convert the three ideas you plan to talk about in your essay into one comprehensive statement. Example: Romeo and Juliet’s secretive actions, impulsive decisions, and lack of common sense lead to their demise at the end of the play. Romeo and Juliet’s impulsivity leads to their demise at the end of the play. How do I write an umbrella thesis?

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