AP Language Thesis Statements

A thesis statement should...

• be a statement is a claim that could be argued

• be in the first person

• use unclear language

• state a fact

A thesis statement should...

• use more than one topic

• be the main idea of an essay

• be broad

• be wordy or very long

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• Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the 16th President of the United States, a person who got things done, and united the North and South at the end of the American Civil War.

• Abe Lincoln was one of the best presidents the United States has ever known for many reasons.

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• Mountain City is a great place to live.

• Some reasons to live in Mountain City are access to many wonderful places to fish and beautiful mountain views.

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• Music makes people happy.

• Music therapy is useful in relieving stress and other conditions.

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• Rising TCAP Scores at Mountain City Elementary

• Good teaching and positive attitudes have led to an increase in TCAP scores at Mountain City Elementary.

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• The recycling of one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.

• Recycling is one of the most important jobs a person can do to protect our environment.

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• I enjoy white water rafting.

• The first white water rafting trip can challenge a person both in body and spirit.

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• Rap music is the best music ever.

• Although many people find rap music offensive, it has had a positive impact on today’s youth.

True or False: This is a good example of a thesis statement: In this essay I will discuss the crime rate in Mountain City.

• True

• False