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    The document defines a thesis statement as the main idea of an essay that explains the writer's opinion on an idea they want to argue or support. It provides guidelines for writing an effective thesis statement, such as keeping it to one sentence, avoiding vague language or multiple topics, and ensuring it is specific enough to argue but not too broad or wordy. The document cautions against thesis statements that are too general, state a simple fact, or act as a title rather than making an arguable claim.

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    The document defines a thesis statement as the main idea of an essay that explains the writer's opinion on an idea they want to argue or support. It provides guidelines for writing an effective thesis statement, such as keeping it to one sentence, avoiding vague language or multiple topics, and ensuring it is specific enough to argue but not too broad or wordy. The document cautions against thesis statements that are too general, state a simple fact, or act as a title rather than making an arguable claim.

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    The document defines a thesis statement as the main idea of an essay that explains the writer's opinion on an idea they want to argue or support. It provides guidelines for writing an effective thesis statement, such as keeping it to one sentence, avoiding vague language or multiple topics, and ensuring it is specific enough to argue but not too broad or wordy. The document cautions against thesis statements that are too general, state a simple fact, or act as a title rather than making an arguable claim.

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    Eapp Week 4

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    The document defines a thesis statement as the main idea of an essay that explains the writer's opinion on an idea they want to argue or support. It provides guidelines for writing an effective thesis statement, such as keeping it to one sentence, avoiding vague language or multiple topics, and ensuring it is specific enough to argue but not too broad or wordy. The document cautions against thesis statements that are too general, state a simple fact, or act as a title rather than making an arguable claim.

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    EAPP

    P r e p a r e d b y.
    M s . C a t h e r i n e S . D e Ve r a
    Objectives
    • define thesis statement
    • identify the various techniques on
    locating statement; and
    • formulate thesis statement of the texts
    What is a thesis
    statement?
    A thesis statement is the main idea of
    an essay . It is often a point you want
    to argue or support in an essay.
    SO
    The thesis statement explains to a
    reader the main idea of the essay, and
    the writer’s opinion on that idea.
    •A thesis statement is
    usually one sentence.
    •It is usually presented in the abstract
    or executive
    summary or found at the last part of
    the introduction.
    •A thesis statement is a
    claim that could be
    argued.
    •It is one sentence summary that
    guides, controls and unifies ideas
    when writing a paper. In simple terms,
    all the other ideas present in an essay
    revolve around the thesis statement.
    EXPLIC IMPLIC
    IT IT
    What do we need to
    avoid when writing
    a thesis
    statement?
    • the first person (I believe, In
    my opinion, etc.)
    • unclear language (It seems,
    etc.)
    • attempting two topics at once
    (even if they seem related). Pick
    one and stick with it.
    • just stating a fact - A thesis
    something you plan to make an
    argument about.
    A thesis statement
    should not be too
    broad
    Too Broad
    The world is a magnificent place to live

    Better
    Good teachers make Mountain City
    Elementary a fantastic school.
    Which sentence is too broad to be a good
    thesis statement?
    a. One reason to live in Mountain City is access to
    many wonderful places to fish.

    b. Mountain City is a great place to live .


    A thesis
    statement
    should not be
    too wordy
    Wordy
    Some problems with Mountain City
    Elementary School is that it needs a larger
    playground, an air conditioned gym, an
    auditorium, restrooms connected to each
    classroom, running water in the classrooms,
    and a number of other physical changes to
    the building.
    Better
    Mountain City Elementary needs
    several changes to its facility to
    make it a better school.
    Which sentence is too wordy to
    be a good thesis statement?
    a. Abe Lincoln was one of the
    best presidents the United States
    has ever known.
    b. Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the
    16th President of the United States, a liberator of
    slaves, and united the North and South at the end
    of the American Civil War.
    A thesis
    statement
    should not be
    too general
    Too general
    Mountain City Elementary is a good school.

    Better
    Daily writing practice has led to improved
    writing skills for the students at Mountain
    City Elementary.
    Which sentence is too general to be a
    good thesis statement?
    a. Music makes people happy.

    b. Music therapy is useful in relieving


    stress and other conditions.
    A thesis
    statement
    should not be
    a title
    A title
    Cost of Living

    Better
    The cost of living in Mountain City is lower
    than in most other cities in the United States.
    Which sentence would not be a good thesis
    statement because it is a title?
    a. Good teaching has led to an increase in TCAP
    scores at Mountain City Elementary.

    b. Rising TCAP Scores at Mountain City


    Elementary

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