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Peer Pressure Essay § Thesis Statements

Peer Pressure Essay § Thesis Statements

Thesis Statements § A thesis statement: § § is the heart of the paper

Thesis Statements § A thesis statement: § § is the heart of the paper gives the main idea of the essay is a road map for the paper presents a general idea that will be supported by reasons, details, and/or facts in the essay § takes some sort of stand

A thesis statement informs the reader of your opinion on the topic.

A thesis statement informs the reader of your opinion on the topic.

Did you catch the word “opinion” in that last statement? § A thesis statement

Did you catch the word “opinion” in that last statement? § A thesis statement must have an opinion in it; otherwise, it is not a thesis statement. (Without an opinion, it is just a statement!) § After thesis statement has been identified, the body paragraphs must explain, support, and defend the opinion given in thesis statement.

Let’s practice writing a thesis statement. § When asked to do so, please copy

Let’s practice writing a thesis statement. § When asked to do so, please copy the following examples onto a lined piece of paper.

Ready?

Ready?

Using the following broad statements, let’s write a thesis statement. (Don’t start writing just

Using the following broad statements, let’s write a thesis statement. (Don’t start writing just yet. ) § First Broad Statement: Influences from friends have encouraged me to have new experiences. § Second Broad Statement: Influences from friends have caused me to create good habits.

§ Because our essay also has to explain how these influences shape our character,

§ Because our essay also has to explain how these influences shape our character, I’m going to address that in my thesis statement. § Additional statement: Influences from friends have strengthened my character.

So, put the three ideas together and we get this: § Influences from friends

So, put the three ideas together and we get this: § Influences from friends have encouraged me have new experiences. + Influences from friends have caused me to create good habits. + Influences from friends have strengthened my character. = § Thesis Statement: By encouraging me to have new experiences and create good habits, positive influences from friends have strengthened my character.

Let’s test thesis statement. § Thesis Statement: By encouraging me to have new experiences

Let’s test thesis statement. § Thesis Statement: By encouraging me to have new experiences and create good habits, positive influences from friends have strengthened my character. § Is it an opinion? Does it take a stand? (Note: Taking a stand means choosing one side or the other. You may not write about it from both perspectives. ) § Is it clear what the essay will address? § Is it providing a road map for the essay? Do the broad statements appear in the order of how the examples will be given? § Is it possible to support the opinion with reasons, details, and/or facts?

Yes!

Yes!

Please copy this statement onto your paper. § Thesis Statement: By encouraging me to

Please copy this statement onto your paper. § Thesis Statement: By encouraging me to have new experiences and create good habits, positive influences from friends have strengthened my character.

But wait… § Sometimes, we succumb to negative influences and end up having to

But wait… § Sometimes, we succumb to negative influences and end up having to suffer the consequences of our behavior. Upon reflection, we learn from those mistakes. § When this happens, negative peer pressure or influences actually end up strengthening our character. This does happen on a regular basis.

Let’s look at a thesis written about negative peer pressure. § First, the broad

Let’s look at a thesis written about negative peer pressure. § First, the broad statements: § Friends’ influences have caused me to make poor choices. § Friends’ influences have led to damaged relationships. § Negative influences have actually tested and strengthened my character.

Put them all together… § Friends’ influences have caused me to make poor choices.

Put them all together… § Friends’ influences have caused me to make poor choices. + Friends’ influences have led to damaged relationships. + Negative influences have actually tested and strengthened my character. § = § Thesis Statement: Although negative influences from my friends have caused me to make poor choices and damage my relationships with others, it also tested and, eventually, strengthened my character.

Please copy this one onto your paper. § Thesis Statement: Although negative influences from

Please copy this one onto your paper. § Thesis Statement: Although negative influences from my friends have caused me to make poor choices and damage my relationships with others, it also tested and, eventually, strengthened my character.

Any questions?

Any questions?

Your turn! § Reflect on the examples discussed in class the last few days.

Your turn! § Reflect on the examples discussed in class the last few days. § Using the examples on the next slide, mix and match a few ideas to create at least two of your own thesis statements. § Along with the examples on the next slide, please refer to the handout regarding broad categories that you were previously given. § Be ready to share in a few minutes.

Examples of thesis statements: § Positive influences from friends have caused me to experience

Examples of thesis statements: § Positive influences from friends have caused me to experience new activities and develop new relationships; as a result, my character has grown and become stronger. § Positive influences from my friends have encouraged me to gain new experiences, strengthen my work ethic, and improve my character. § Although negative influences from my friends have caused me to disobey and severely damaged my relationships, it eventually strengthened my character. § Even though negative influences from friends have caused me to make poor choices and lose others’ trust, the consequences have tested and strengthened my character.

Let’s share a few. Listen carefully to determine whether or not we are on

Let’s share a few. Listen carefully to determine whether or not we are on the right track.

Friendly reminders… § For your essay, you may use one of these statements or

Friendly reminders… § For your essay, you may use one of these statements or create another one to use. § Remember, you will be explaining, supporting, and defending your thesis statement in the essay. Be sure to write a strong thesis statement that can easily be supported with real examples from your life. § Check over your thesis statements. If you have one you would like to use in your character essay, please copy it onto a 3 X 5 card. It will be collected tomorrow. § If you don’t have one you like, take a few minutes to write one.

Any questions?

Any questions?