Thesis Statement

It uses first person.

It is unclear.

It's too long.

Lunch is one of my favorite meals as its delicious and nutritious.

I think eating lunch is important for everyone.

Eating lunch boosts health and provides needed afternoon energy.

supporting evidence and counterclaims for your argument

a statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay

the last sentence of your conclusion paragraph

false

true

Coffee is good for many reasons.

These are the reasons why coffee is good.

Coffee comes in many different flavors.

Coffee is useful because it helps you wake up in the morning, has a rich taste, and helps you focus throughout the day.

I would like to become a chef

I would like to become a chef so I can inspire others.

Becoming a chef has many benefits such as, interacting with others and sharing the love of food.

Becoming a chef sounds cool because I can share my love of food with others.

uses 1st person

takes a position

uses words that make you shound uncertain

uses words that are hard to prove

Does Lebron James’s

ability to score makes him the

league’s most valuable player?

Lebron James’s ability to score and rebound make him the league’s most valuable player.

Lebron James’s ability to score and rebound just might make him the league’s most valuable player.

Lebron James is an amazing player because he smells nice.