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Thesis Statements

Thesis Statements

Strong Thesis Statements. . . l Make an assertion l The 1920 s were

Strong Thesis Statements. . . l Make an assertion l The 1920 s were full of corruption and deceit, as shown through the novel, The Great Gatsby. l What assertion is being made?

Strong Thesis Statements. . . l Make an assertion l Are specific and narrow

Strong Thesis Statements. . . l Make an assertion l Are specific and narrow l In the novel, A Separate Peace, Gene transforms from a naïve follower to a leader with a deeper understanding about life. l How is this specific?

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Make an assertion l Are specific and narrow l

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Make an assertion l Are specific and narrow l l Use excellent word choice The 1920 s were full of corruption and deceit, as shown through the novel, The Great Gatsby. What words stand out?

Strong Thesis Statements. . . l Make an assertion Are specific and narrow Use

Strong Thesis Statements. . . l Make an assertion Are specific and narrow Use excellent word choice l Are one sentence l l The 1920 s were full of corruption and deceit, as shown through the novel, The Great Gatsby. What words stand out?

Strong Thesis Statements. . . l Make an assertion Are specific and narrow Use

Strong Thesis Statements. . . l Make an assertion Are specific and narrow Use excellent word choice Are one sentence l Let the reader know what your essay is about l l l The 1920 s were full of corruption and deceit, as shown through the novel, The Great Gatsby. What should the main topics of each paragraph in this essay be?

A Formula for Thesis Statements l Subject – Name your topic. This is usually

A Formula for Thesis Statements l Subject – Name your topic. This is usually given to you in the prompt of the essay. Ex: Thomas Black Bull’s transformation

A Formula for Thesis Statements l Subject + l Your main point – Your

A Formula for Thesis Statements l Subject + l Your main point – Your main point could be a specific feeling or stand on the subject Ex: Thomas Black Bull undergoes a dramatic transformation in When the Legends Die.

A Formula for Thesis Statements l l Subject + Your main point – Also

A Formula for Thesis Statements l l Subject + Your main point – Also may include specific details to support your main point. Ex: Thomas Black Bull’s transformation is dramatic as shown through his spirit and journey through the circle of life.

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable This book is about the 1920 s. Strong

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable This book is about the 1920 s. Strong

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable This book is about the 1920 s. Strong

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable This book is about the 1920 s. Strong The 1920 s were full of corruption and deceit, as shown through the novel, The Great Gatsby.

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable The effect of automobiles is one theme of

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable The effect of automobiles is one theme of the novel. Strong

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable The effect of automobiles is one theme of

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable The effect of automobiles is one theme of the novel. Strong Automobiles were symbol of wealth and greed in the novel The Great Gatsby.

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable Many characters change in A Separate Peace. Strong

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable Many characters change in A Separate Peace. Strong

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable Many characters change in A Separate Peace. Strong

Strong Thesis Statements. . . Acceptable Many characters change in A Separate Peace. Strong In the novel, A Separate Peace, Gene transforms from a naïve follower to a leader with a deeper understanding about life.

Evaluating & Applying what we know. . l l l Look at the student

Evaluating & Applying what we know. . l l l Look at the student samples of thesis statements Identify strengths Suggestions for improvement?

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