Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement has several names

• position statement

• controlling idea

• thesis statement

All names lead down the same path

• the thesis is the promise you are making

• it reflects an essay's topic

• the writer's main idea

• Let's do some practice

Sample 1

• Read sentence 1 - 3.

• What is the topic?

• What is the main idea?

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Sample 1

• The author wants us to think before we post on social media and consider how our posts can affect us in the future. A posted photo can influence hiring, for example, and sharing personal information can help thieves.

• However, in today's world, where Internet activity is such a common occurrence, an online persona cannot be separated from real-life activities and views.

• However, in recent years the line between the two has blurred, making it more important than ever for people to be cognizant of how they present themselves online.

• However, in today's world, where Internet activity is such a common occurrence, an online persona cannot be separated from real-life activities and views.

• However, in recent years the line between the two has blurred, making it more important than ever for people to be cognizant of how they present themselves online.

• This sentence makes a good point , but it does not offer an argument

• This stresses the need for caution.

Multiple Choice

• It is better for growing plants not to use water that comes out of the tap or faucet, even though that is the easiest method.

• Collecting the rain that falls on your roof and storing it provides an excellent water supply for growing plants and reduces the demand on your local water supply.