Thesis Statements Are the Road Map

What is the formula for a thesis statement?

• Topic + Examples

• Claim + Reasons

• Opinion + Topic

• Opinion + Evidence

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

• Snoop Dog's real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.

• Snoop's favourite teams include the Steelers, Cowboys, and Raiders.

• Many musicians are beloved because of their powerful lyrics, excellent beats, and vocal prowess.

• What's a thesis again???

Shuri is the best character in Black Panther because she is intelligent, she is hilarious, and she can take care of herself.

• thesis

• nah

My sister is so annoying that one time, she set up a creepy stuffed animal in my room to watch me while I was sleeping and I got so mad at her for that.

• thesis

• nah

Fortnite is the best video game because it is cross-platform, low-cost, and easy to pick up with friends.

• thesis

• nah

Furthermore, I would suggest that the driving age be reduced to twelve because it would allow children to feel more independent at an earlier age.

• thesis

• nah

Prompt: The school plans to add one and a half hours to school each day. Do you agree or disagree with extending the school day? Use specific details and examples to convince the school to accept your position. 

Thesis:

The school ________ add one and a half hours to the school day because students have extracurriculars, homework, and siblings to look after.

Thesis:

Giraffes are the best animal on the planet because they reach incredible heights, possess amazing strength, and are unbelievably intelligent.

First Body Paragraph's Topic Sentence:

Firstly, Giraffes are the best animal on the plant because ______________.

Add strong adjectives to improve this thesis statement...

Thesis: An improvement that would better my community is a public park because families would get _____exercise, _____space to play, and connect ______with the community.

Craft a thesis for the following (Claim + [adjective]Reason 1 + [adj]Reason 2 + [adj]Reason 3)

Prompt:

What is the best class and why?