Name____________________________________Date______________Class________
Instructions: Identify the three components of a strong thesis in the statements below.
1.
Participating in volunteer work is essential to the development of one’s own values and
morals, helps build a good work ethic, and builds strong character.
Topic:____________________________________________________________
Opinion: __________________________________________________________
Three Main Points:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
2.
The growth of the elderly population has caused the United States to face a series of
problems which will: affect the National Budget, increase the costs of insurance and
health care, and create an emotional strain on the children of the elderly.
Topic:____________________________________________________________
Opinion: __________________________________________________________
Three Main Points:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
3. Burying hazardous waste is a short-term, destructive solution that will contribute to the
Greenhouse Effect, create an environment that can cause illness, and take several lifetimes to
undo.
Topic:____________________________________________________________
Opinion: __________________________________________________________
Three Main Points:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
4. Babies who are born addicted to crack face a variety of problems in life leading to learning
disabilities, behavioral challenges, and dysfunctional relationships.
Topic:____________________________________________________________
Opinion: __________________________________________________________
Three Main Points:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
5. The lack of country resources, limited access to education, and thousands of years of
tradition directly contribute to the poverty and sickness that exists today in Third World
countries.
Topic:____________________________________________________________
Opinion: __________________________________________________________
Three Main Points:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
6. While “health food” stores make them readily available to consumers, many diet products
have proven to place people in physical danger, indirectly promote unhealthy lifestyles, and
have not been regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Topic:____________________________________________________________
Opinion: __________________________________________________________
Three Main Points:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
7. Alice, throughout her adventures in Wonderland, provides insight into the Victorian culture
by way of parody, satire and symbolism.
Topic:____________________________________________________________
Opinion: __________________________________________________________
Three Main Points:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
8. The authors of “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “Eleven” both use symbolism, repetition and
syntax to convey the message of their stories.
Topic:____________________________________________________________
Opinion: __________________________________________________________
Three Main Points:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
9. In order for students to be successful in college, students must master the art of written
communication, reach a high level of maturity, and learn time management skills.
Topic:____________________________________________________________
Opinion: __________________________________________________________
Three Main Points:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
10. In “Bernice Bobs Her Hair,” F. Scott Fitzgerald uses foil pairs, characterization, and
motivation to develop his characters.
Topic:____________________________________________________________
Opinion: __________________________________________________________
Three Main Points:
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________