thesis statements. a thesis statement is the main idea of the entire essay. it is placed at the end...
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Thesis Statements
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A thesis statement is…• the main idea of the entire essay.
– It is placed at the end of the introduction paragraph.
• a complete sentence.• is a claim that can be argued.
–(The essay will provide evidence that supports this claim.)
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A thesis statement…
• is specific.
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Thesis statements should avoid…
• the first person (I believe, In my opinion, etc.)– I believe the causes of the Civil War were social,
economical, and political.
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Thesis statements should avoid…
• attempting two topics at once (even if they seem related). Pick one and stick with it.
-Wild animals should be kept in zoos for educational and economical purposes. However, keeping wild animals in zoos can be viewed as cruel.
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Thesis statements should avoid…
• just stating a fact - A thesis is something you plan to make an argument about.
-Florida is a great vacation spot because the average summer temperature is 92˚.
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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.
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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.
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• Music makes people happy.
Too generalToo general
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A thesis statement should not be a fact.
• A fact• The average temperature for Mountain City in
winter is 34 and in summer is 75 degrees.
• Better• The climate in Mountain City is ideal for
outdoor sports.
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Which sentence would not be a good thesis statement because it is a fact?
• A. The recycling of one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.
• B. Recycling is one of the most important jobs a person can do to protect our environment.
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A FACT
• The recycling of one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.
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1st person
• A. Students should wear uniforms for convenience and safety.
• B. I believe students should wear uniforms for convenience and safety.
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1st person
• No good=
B. I believe students should wear uniforms for convenience and safety.