REVIEW:

What is a Thesis Statement?

Thesis Statement

It states the point of your argument explicitly (clearly and without doubt). Think of it as the “road map” to your paper, which sets the argumentative direction or goal.

REVIEW:

What is a Thesis Statement?

Thesis Statement

• A thesis statement must express a complete thought; do not create a fragment.

• A thesis statement must be an answer to the main question of the text.

• A thesis statement must use specific language to develop the paper’s focus.

Topic - what you are writing about

Claim - what you are saying about the topic; something you have to prove as it is your opinion

Points - what you're going to use to prove your claim

​Components of a Thesis Statement

​Components of a Thesis Statement

Topic + Claim + Point/s

“Despite the promises [that] iPhone 4 have on its users, one will need to think twice before buying it just a few weeks after its release.”

​Components of a Thesis Statement

Topic + Claim + Points

“While the price of eating buffet-style is highly affordable and the ambiance of the place elegant, the food that they serve are, at times, not in their best condition.”

SPECIAL NOTE:

Stop using the same transitional device with our examples!!!

emphasis on the three exclamation marks 😎

REVIEW ACTIVITY

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March 7:

• Written Work 2.4 (Writing Reviews and Critiques)

  • True or False

  • Analysis of a Movie Review

• If online classes persist, WW will be done via GForm.

• If formlimiter does not work for any reasons, late turn-ins will receive deductions.

REMINDERS:

March 10:

• If online classes persist, discussion for a lesson.

For PT 2.3:

• submission will be moved to March 13

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