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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 is often placed in the introductory paragraph of an essay. • A thesis statement is a claim that could be argued. • The essay will contain evidence and opinions that support the argument.

  4. A thesis statement should • contain a topic (main idea of what you are writing about) • contain an opinion about the topic (what your attitude is toward the topic)

  5. A thesis statement should not be too broad. Too Broad The world is a magnificent place to live. Better Good teachers make Mountain City Elementary a fantastic school.

  6. 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.

  7. Too Board Mountain City is a great place to live.

  8. A thesis statement should not be too general. Too general Mountain City Elementary is a good school. Better Daily writing practice has led to improved writing skills for the students at Mountain City Elementary.

  9. 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.

  10. Too general Music makes people happy.

  11. A thesis statement should not be a title. A title Cost of Living Better The cost of living in Mountain City is lower than in most other cities in the United States.

  12. Which sentence would not be a good thesis statement because it is a title? A. Good teaching has led to an increase in TCAP scores at Mountain City Elementary. B. Rising TCAP Scores at Mountain City Elementary

  13. A Title Rising TCAP Scores at Mountain City Elementary

  14. More Practice

  15. Directions: 1) Find the opinion words in the statement. If there are no opinion words, it is not a thesis statement. 2) Tell if the statement is a good thesis statement. Although most people believe otherwise, bats are harmless and highly beneficial.

  16. Directions: Explain why this is not a good thesis statement. In this essay I will discuss the crime rate in Mountain City.

  17. Directions: Explain why this is a good thesis statement. What could make it better? Energetic exercise is a good way to help relieve stress.

  18. Good or Bad • Many people do not like to watch violent horror movies. • Today’s movies do not have the emotional impact of the classic horror movies of the 1940’s.

  19. Good or Bad • Rap music is the best music ever. • Although many people find rap music offensive, it has had a positive impact on today’s youth.

  20. Good or Bad • I enjoy white water rafting. • The first white water rafting trip can challenge a person both in body and spirit.

  21. Good or Bad • Sixth grade students are busy. • The life of a typical sixth grade student is challenging due to the need to succeed in extracurricular activities.

  22. Good or Bad • 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. • Students should help others who are less fortunate.

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