Thesis%20Statement

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Thesis Statement

• What, Why and How

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What? A thesis statement is

• One sentence that tells the audience what your
  paper will be about.
• The most important sentence in your paper.

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Why? A thesis statement is

• Important because it tells the audience the
  topic, your opinion youre proving, and the
  reasons why.
• Gives the structure of your paper

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How to write a thesis

• Easy equation
• Topic of paper
• Opinion you are proving
• 3 Main Points of Paper_____________
• Thesis Statement

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Example Thesis Statement

• Question of paper which is better, Coke or
  Pepsi?
• Thesis chart
• Thesis Statement Pepsi is better than Coke
  because it tastes better, costs less, and has a
  better logo.

Topic Pepsi
Opinion Is better than Coke
3 Main Points Taste, cost, logo
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Example Thesis Statement

• Question of paper What is the best hobby?
• Thesis chart
• Thesis Statement Writing poetry is the best
  hobby because it allows for freedom of
  expression, it is all about creativity, and it
  can be done anywhere.

Topic Writing Poetry
Opinion Is the best hobby
3 Main Points Freedom, creativity, can do it anywhere
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Are cats or dogs better pets?
Topic
Opinion
3 main points

• Thesis Statement

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What is the funniest movie?
Topic
Opinion
3 main points

• Thesis Statement

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Who is the greatest person you know?
Topic
Opinion
3 main points

• Thesis Statement

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What is the worst injury youve ever had?

• Thesis Statement

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• Miss Swansons sample scientist
• Thesis Statement Elias Howe changed the world
  through his invention and lead a successful life
  because he succeeded even though a tough
  childhood, invented the sewing machine, and lived
  through the time of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Topic Elias Howe
Opinion Changed the world through his invention and succeeded in life
3 main points His challenging childhood, inventing the sewing machine, and living through the time of the Emancipation Proclamation
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Your turn!

• Write your own thesis statement for your paper
  now.
• Make the box first.
• Next create your thesis statement.