Creating a Thesis Statement A thesis statement is

Creating a Thesis Statement • A thesis statement is one sentence at the end of your introduction that states your opinion. It needs to be strong. • First, choose 3 main focus points to discuss in your essay. These points will become the focus of three paragraphs in the body of your paper. Let’s use fast food as an example. Fast food…(3 Discussion Points) • rapidly increases weight • causes high blood pressure • leads to sluggishness • Thesis Statement: People shouldn’t consume fast food because is rapidly increases weight, causes high blood pressure, and leads to sluggishness.

SENTENCE STARTERS Use the following phrases to help you get started writing counterclaims and rebuttals. Counterclaim Sentence Starters Rebuttal Sentence Starters Some people might say… That is not the case. Some will agree… As we see (bring up Those on the other new evidence)… side of the issue may While this may be the say that… case, (my claim) is still While it’s true because… that…but That point is true, but it There is some truth to is unimportant the argument because… that…however Nevertheless, my point It is true that…however still stands because… It may be true that…but • Don’t use “because” in your topic sentence. Even if… They claim but “I think” or “I believe. ” • Don’tthat… start with in fact