Thesis Statement

Here are two thesis statements for the assigned subjects: 1. My Favorite Teacher THESIS STATEMENT: Through his passionate teaching style and genuine care for students, Mr. Smith inspired me to pursue my interests and strengthened my love of learning. 2. My Family THESIS STATEMENT: Although our family encounters the typical ups and downs of any family, our shared bond of love and support has helped each of us overcome various challenges and become better people.

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THESIS STATEMENT

Every paper you write have a main point, a main idea

or a central message. The argument(s) you make in
your paper reflect the main idea. The sentence that
captures your position on this main idea is what we
call thesis statement.
A thesis statement is a sentence that makes an
assertion about a topic and predicts how the topic
will be developed. It does not simply announce a
topic: it says something about the topic.
Good: X has made a significant impact
on the teenage Population due to its…
Bad: In this paper, I will discuss X.
• A thesis statement makes a promise to the reader about the
scope, purpose and directions of the paper.
• A thesis summarizes the conclusion that the writer has reached
about the topic
• A thesis statement is generally located near the end of the
introduction.
• A thesis statement is focused and specific enough to be proven
within the boundaries of the paper. Keywords should be specific,
accurate, and indicative of the range of research, thrust of the
argument or analysis, and the organization of supporting information.
• A strong thesis statement usually contains an element of uncertainty,
risk or challenge (Ramage et.al 2006)
SUGGESTIONS FOR AN EFFECTIVE THESIS
STATEMENT

1. The thesis statement should express an opinion or state a

position things you need to convince your reader of.
2. The thesis statement should state just one thing, the one point
you will need to prove. A good paper will often have secondary
purposes but they should not compete with the main point, the
thrust of your research paper.
SUGGESTIONS FOR AN EFFECTIVE THESIS
STATEMENT

3. A paragraph should have coherence. When a

paragraph is woven together so you can read and
understand one idea and it flows to the next, your
paragraph shows coherence.
A thesis statement focuses your ideas into one of two
sentences. It should present the topic of your paper and
also make a comment about your position in relation to
the topic. Your thesis statement should tell your reader
what the paper is about and also help guide in your
writing and keep your argument focused.
EVALUATION

DIRECTION. Choose the most comprehensive thesis statement by encircling the letter of your choice.
(1) “The Raven” is a dark and morose poem that leaves the audience feeling depressed
by the last stanza. Poe succeeds in creating that effect in “The Raven” through the use of repetition
and adds to it through contrast of religious Christian and Greek mythological references. [Original]
a. E.A Poe uses repetition and contrasting religious symbolism to create the dark and morose feeling of
“The Raven”.
b. Through the use of droning alliteration and assonance, Poe creates a dark and morose feeling in “The
Raven”; Poe enhances this feeling by employing both Christian and Greek religious symbolism.
c. E.A Poe’s “The Raven” conveys dark, morose, and depressing feelings because of the repetition of
sounds and the contrasting Christian and Greek symbols of death and the afterlife.
(2) Alexander Hamilton appeals to the logic of the Americans reading this text.
a. Alexander Hamilton appeals to the logic of his audience by relying o well-
chosen diction and syntax.
b. By employing well-chosen diction and syntax, Alexander Hamilton
appeals to his audience’s sense of logic.
c. In “The Feralist #1,” Alexander Hamilton appeals to his audience’s sense
of logic though his use of powerful diction and clear syntax.
(3) While describing her feelings for her husband in this poem, Anne Bradstreet
uses many symbols to get her point of the love for her husband across to the
reader.
a. In “To My Dear and Loving Husband”, Anne Bradstreet uses several symbols
including “gold” and “rivers” to convey her feelings of love.
b. Anne Bradstreet invokes her feelings of love in “To My Dear and Loving
Husband” because of her effective use of symbols, including “gold” and rivers”.
c. In the poem “To My Dear and Loving Husband,” Anne Bradstreet
accomplishes her husband by effectively using the symbols of “gold” and “rivers”.
ASSIGNMENT

Choose two of the subjects listed below and compose a thesis statement
for each.
1. My Favorite Teacher
2. My First Girlfriend/Boyfriend
3. My Family
4. My Failures/Disappointments
5. My Hopes and Fears
Example:
Subject: My First Date with Rainy