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Topic Sentences and Thesis Statements

Topic Sentences and Thesis Statements

Two Parts of a Topic Sentence Part one = The topic Part two =

Two Parts of a Topic Sentence Part one = The topic Part two = Writer’s point about the topic

THE TOPIC This group Working on projects together

THE TOPIC This group Working on projects together

THE POINT This group Working on projects together is made of friends from many

THE POINT This group Working on projects together is made of friends from many different backgrounds meets group members’ needs

Topic Sentence Dendercise 2 HP page 26 1. Thinking negatively is a bad habit.

Topic Sentence Dendercise 2 HP page 26 1. Thinking negatively is a bad habit. 3. This paragraph will discuss negative thinking. 8. Respecting my friends means I don’t gossip with them about others.

For Example: Part 1: The pottery class Part 2: + meets each member’s need

For Example: Part 1: The pottery class Part 2: + meets each member’s need for friendship, Maslow’s third level need.

Your topic sentence creates an umbrella over the paragraph. It must be large enough

Your topic sentence creates an umbrella over the paragraph. It must be large enough to cover all the points made in the paragraph Likewise, all the points made must FIT under the umbrella

My pottery class meets each member’s need for friendship, Maslow’s third level need. DOES

My pottery class meets each member’s need for friendship, Maslow’s third level need. DOES IT FIT UNDER THE UMBRELLA? • Explanation of Maslow’s third need • Time and places the group meets • Examples of friendships developed • Stories of members working together

Paragraph Development and Topic Sentences Each developer sentence in the paragraph Supports or proves

Paragraph Development and Topic Sentences Each developer sentence in the paragraph Supports or proves the POINT made in part 2 of the topic sentence

Thesis Statement Much like a topic sentence, but it covers more information. It is

Thesis Statement Much like a topic sentence, but it covers more information. It is a bigger umbrella.

Thesis Statements Have two clear parts • The topic • The point about the

Thesis Statements Have two clear parts • The topic • The point about the topic Cover all the paragraphs in the paper

For Example: Part 2: Part 1: The community pottery class + brings community members

For Example: Part 2: Part 1: The community pottery class + brings community members together for artistic expression and meets three of Maslow’s needs.

The community pottery class brings community members together for artistic expression and meets three

The community pottery class brings community members together for artistic expression and meets three of Maslow’s needs. Essay can discuss group’s purpose Essay can define and show group meets 3 needs Essay can discuss the members

Writing Process 1. DRAFT the paper • follow the outline • get all your

Writing Process 1. DRAFT the paper • follow the outline • get all your ideas on paper 2. Revise the paper • add topic sentences • add thesis statement • make development fit under thesis and topic sentence umbrellas

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