Thesis Writing an AlthoughBecause Thesis Statement What is

Thesis Writing an "Although/Because" Thesis Statement

What is a Thesis? Is a road map for your essay Tells the reader your opinion It answers the prompt clearly and simply This will be the last sentence of your introductory paragraph We will use “Although/Because”

What an “Although/Because” Thesis Looks Likes “Although <<Main argument against your thesis>>, <<Main opinion on topic>> because <<Second best argument supporting your thesis>> and <<Strongest argument supporting your thesis>>. ” <<This means to insert your own writing>>

Example 1/3 If your prompt is: “What team is the best sports franchise in the Bay Area? ” Possible choices: The Oakland Athletics The San Francisco Giants The Oakland Raiders The San Francisco 49 ers The Golden State Warriors The San Jose Sharks

Example 2/3 What are the arguments for picking the Oakland Athletics? The Athletics have won nine World Series Titles The Athletics have won sixteen Western Division Titles Strongest argument of the two

Example 3/3 “Although the San Francisco Giants have had recent success, the Oakland Athletics are the greatest franchise in the Bay Area because of sixteen Western Division Titles and their nine World Series wins.

Remember… There is no such thing as a perfect thesis Make sure you are answering the prompt. Really, go back and check Seriously this time, go look!