How to Write a
Thesis
Statement
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What is the most
important element
(part) of an essay?
Lesson Purpose: Thesis Statements
Good writers use thesis statements to map out
their essays. A thesis statement is one or more
sentences on an issue or topic that states the
main idea or takes a position and offers reasons
for support.
A Thesis is Like a Road Map (Take Notes):
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How to write a thesis statement:
●
What is the author’s opinion of
Superman?
The author believes Superman is
________.
●
What reasons does he/she give to
support that opinion?
The authors says Superman is ____
because _________, _______ and
________.
Model Thesis Statement:
Superman
he is
strong
is so wonderful
he helps
people
he can fly
Superman is so wonderful because he
is strong, he helps people, and he can
Map It- Out
What are we doing?
Taking already written thesis statements and
deconstructing or “mapping” them into the thesis
statement graphic organizer, THEN writing original thesis
statements
Why are we doing it?
Working backwards helps build an understanding of how
strong thesis statements are written before writing
original statements
Thesis Statement - Take it Apart!
Technology can negatively affect teens by
distracting them from school work,
allowing them access to harmful sites, and
hurting their relationships with friends.
Thesis Statement Debrief
Thesis Statement Review!
Answer the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Where is a thesis statement located?
How many sentences can a thesis statement be?
Can the thesis statement be written in first person?
How many reasons/supporting details should be included
in the thesis statement?
5. What is the purpose of the thesis statement?
Read the outline, and write a thesis statement.
Topic: Young people should pay attention to politics.
A.
B.
C.
Young people are intelligent enough to understand what’s going on.
Politics affects everyone’s lives, including young people’s.
Paying attention to politics now will help young people to be informed
citizens when they are old enough to vote.
Thesis Statement:
Read the outline, and write a thesis statement.
Topic: School lunches should have more variety.
A.
B.
C.
Students would buy lunches more often if they had more variety on the
menu.
Cafeterias would make more money if there were different items on the
menu.
Popular food choices can still be prepared in a healthy manner.
Thesis Statement:
Thesis Statements - Google Form
Go to Google Classroom and complete
the Thesis Statement Google Form for a
GRADE!