Writing Thesis a Statement A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main ideas that you want to express in your essay. The thesis statement- • covers exactly the topic you want to talk about. • lets your readers know what to expect. • appears in your paper’s introductory paragraph. • helps you better organize and develop the content of your paper.
Thesis Statement Practice • You are going to write an essay about what a person needs to successfully photograph a lunar eclipse. The body paragraphs of your essay will discuss being prepared, having good equipment, and possessing creativity. • What are three main points of your essay? • preparation, equipment, creativity • How can you combine all three points into a thesis statement? • Photographing a lunar eclipse requires preparation, equipment, and creativity. • You can improve your thesis statement by adding precise diction (word choice). • Successfully photographing a lunar eclipse requires careful preparation, reliable equipment, and creative ability.
Idea 1: Idea 2: Step 1: Thesis Web A thesis statement is usually one sentence that tells the main point of your piece of writing-research paper, essay, etc. Topic: Idea 3:
Now write a thesis statement for your essay. What three main points will you discuss in your body paragraphs? How can you include all three points in your thesis statement?