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02.02.2011 THE THESIS SENTENCE

02.02.2011 THE THESIS SENTENCE. English II CP | Mr. Smith. Warm-up: STUDY. Look over your notes on the writing process and essay terms. The quiz will begin promptly after the bell. The Thesis Sentence. What’s a thesis?. The subject of your essay + your opinion about it

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02.02.2011 THE THESIS SENTENCE

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  1. 02.02.2011THE THESIS SENTENCE English II CP | Mr. Smith

  2. Warm-up: STUDY • Look over your notes on the writing process and essay terms. The quiz will begin promptly after the bell.

  3. The Thesis Sentence

  4. What’s a thesis? • The subject of your essay + your opinion about it • “A single sentence that formulates both your topic (subject) and your point of view (opinion)” • “Your answer to the central question or problem you have raised” • Explains the purpose of your paper • Answers the question “What’s your point?” From The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th ed, by Joseph Gibaldi.

  5. A strong thesis should… • …be a complete sentence. • …be debatable. • …be specific. • …be a strong statement that takes a stand. • …communicate your opinion or idea about a topic. Adapted from “Thesis Statements” (available online at http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml).

  6. good thesis…or not? • World hunger has many causes and effects. • This thesis is too general to be useful. NOT

  7. good thesis…or not? • Hunger is a problem in African countries because jobs are scarce and farming is rarely profitable. • This thesis takes a stand—hunger is a problem—and gives specific reasons for that problem. GOOD

  8. good thesis…or not? • There are positive and negative aspects to Banana Herb Tea supplement. • This thesis does not take a stand—is Banana Herb Tea good or bad? NOT

  9. good thesis…or not? • Because Banana Herb Tea supplement promotes rapid weight loss that results in the loss of muscle and lean body mass, it poses a potential danger to customers. • This thesis takes a stand—Banana Herb Tea is dangerous—and gives specific reasons for that stand. GOOD

  10. good thesis…or not? • Welding is a good career choice. • While this thesis does focus on one idea, it’s not yet specific enough to be helpful. NOT

  11. good thesis…or not? • Kanye West is a talented rapper, • but Jay-Z is good, too. • This thesis has more than one idea—it’s not clear whether the paper is going to be about Kanye or Jay-Z. NOT

  12. good thesis…or not? • Barack Obama is the current • President of the United States. • This is a true statement, but there’s nothing about it that’s up for discussion. NOT

  13. good thesis…or not? • Blues guitar is a unique art form because of the opportunities for expression and self-reflection it offers the musician. • This thesis is a single, specific sentence that clearly explains what the paper will be about. GOOD

  14. More practice • Complete the worksheet on your own • Compare with your neighbor • Discuss with the class

  15. Practice • Fishing is fun to do when I’m with my dad. • English is my favorite class. • It’s exciting going to a new school. • Tacos are my favorite food. • I like radio station Q106 the most.

  16. African Proverbs

  17. Reading tips • Some may contain difficult words – use a dictionary if necessary • Many involve metaphors – think about what types of people, events, or other things the characters in the proverb might represent

  18. Poster project • Pick a proverb • Illustrate it • Explain its meaning • Tell why you think it’s important • Create an original proverb and repeat the process

  19. Homework

  20. For tonight: • Visual vocab

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