Writing a Thesis Statement

Writing a Thesis Statement

Poll

I have written a thesis statement before.

• Of course!

• Never.

• I'm not sure.

Open Ended

What is a thesis statement?

​Your thesis statement should:

• act as a "map" for your reader

• let your reader know what you will be discussing in your essay

• NOT mention you or what you will do

  • In this essay I will talk about

Thesis Statement Formulas

​Easy ways to write your thesis statement:

• From examining [evidence 1] and [evidence 2] it is clear that [claim].

• [Claim] because [evidence 1] and [evidence 2].

• By looking at [title], one can see [claim] because [evidence 1] and [evidence 2].

Multiple Select

Which thesis statements are written correctly?

• From examining the first character and the second, it is clear that both characters can be considered the protagonist of the story.

• In this essay I will talk about why both characters are the protagonist of this story.

• Both of the characters can be considered the protagonist of this story because one leads the action in the first half of the story, and the second leads the action in the second half.

• There are many reasons these characters can both be considered the protagonist, and I will talk about two of these reasons.

comes from the text

​Your evidence

comes directly from the essay prompt

​Your claim

Remember

​Analyze the author's approaches to the topic.

From examining the author's tone in "Article" and in "Podcast", it is clear that both authors have the same approach to the topic.

Authors approach topics in different ways, which can been seen by examining "Article" and "Podcast".

Categorize

Options (4)

minions have cramped working conditions

Minions aren't paid

Minions are often overworked

Gru's workplace culture is toxic

Put the parts of the thesis statement in the proper category:

Claim

Evidence

Categorize

Options (4)

He steals presents

He forces Max to pull the sled into Whoville

He has a heart that is two sizes too small

The Grinch is a villain

Put the parts of the thesis statement in the proper category:

Claim

Evidence

Categorize

Options (4)

Nerds Gummy Clusters is a delicious candy

They are two candies in one

They come in different flavors

They are bite sized

Put the parts of the thesis statement in the proper category:

Claim

Evidence