Thesis Statement
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11th - 12th Grade
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REBECCA WENRICH
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How to Craft a Thesis Statement
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What is a thesis statement?
it tells the reader how you will interpret the subject under investigation
it provides a road map or anchor for the essay
it directly answers the prompt
it makes a claim that could be challenged
it is a single sentence that comes at the end of the introductory paragraph
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Multiple Choice
All of the following describe a thesis except...
provides road map for an essay
can be challenged
expresses an opinion
takes a position on the subject under study
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What are the parts of a thesis?
subject/topic -taken directly from the prompt
position/claim on the subject - taken from the inferences drawn from your research
reasoning - taken from the evidence in your research
It looks like this: Subject + Position + Reasoning = Thesis Statement
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Multiple Choice
What are the 3 parts of a thesis?
topic, evidence, position
evidence, commentary, topic
topic, position, reasoning
topic, evidence, reasoning
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Multiple Select
Which thesis is the most effective based on the 3 parts of a thesis?
Americans are people who are kind to others, are optimistic about the future, and take action on the issue at hand, all to make their community a better place.
There are three key aspects that contribute to being an American. The first, and probably most powerful, is the concept of patriotism, followed by the acceptance of others, and lastly, the quest for opportunity.
America is the most powerful country in the world.
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Let's look at some good examples!
Pick apart this good thesis statement and identify its 3 parts.
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Multiple Choice
Americans should add exercise to their daily morning routine because it not only keeps their bodies at a healthy weight but also reduces the risk of high blood pressure.
Who or what is the topic of this essay?
adding exercise to their daily routine
Americans
keeps bodies at healthy weight, reduces risk of high blood pressure
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Multiple Choice
Americans should add exercise to their daily morning routine because it not only keeps their bodies at a healthy weight but also reduces the risk of high blood pressure.
What is the writer's position in this essay?
adding exercise to their daily routine
Americans
keeps bodies at healthy weight, reduces risk of high blood pressure
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Multiple Choice
Americans should add exercise to their daily morning routine because it not only keeps their bodies at a healthy weight but also reduces the risk of high blood pressure.
What is the writer's reasoning in this essay?
adding exercise to their daily routine
Americans
keeps bodies at healthy weight, reduces risk of high blood pressure
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Now let's look at poor examples that missed the mark!
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Multiple Choice
"Drug use is harmful to society."
What is missing from this thesis statement:
reasoning
topic/subject
position
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
"There are many opinions about what it means to be an American."
What is missing in this thesis statement?
a subject
a clear position
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Here are some final helpful tips:
There is no essay without a thesis. It provides structure to not only the reader but the writer.
A thesis should only be a sentence (two at most).
Be specific with your language and keep it formal. Know your audience!
Include all the components: topic + position + reasoning = thesis
Place this at the end of your intro paragraph and revisit it in your conclusion paragraph.
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