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Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,*,*,Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,*,*,Thesis Statements,Definition of a Thesis Statement,How to Construct a Strong Thesis Statement,How to Tell a Strong Thesis Statement from a Weak One,What is a Thesis Statement?,What is a thesis statement?,Most important sentence in your paper,The single sentence that _, _, and / or _ the topic of your essay,and,your approach to the topic,Lets readers know your _,Answers: What am I trying to _ through the research / points in my paper?,Four Characteristics of Strong Thesis Statements,1. A strong thesis statement _.,A thesis must show your conclusions about a topic.,2. A strong thesis statement _.,Your thesis should indicate the point of the discussion.,(Quoted Source: Writing Tutorial Services, Indiana University- current and following slide),Four Characteristics of Strong Thesis Statements,3. A strong thesis statement _.,Readers need to be able to see that your paper has one main point. If your thesis statement expresses more than one idea, then you might confuse your readers about the subject of your paper.,4. A strong thesis statement _.,A thesis statement should show exactly what your paper will be about, and will help you keep your paper to a manageable topic.,Thesis Statements Should:,Be _,What does this mean?,Thesis statements should not contain pre-established _. Why?,Thesis statements should present information and your _to the information.,Even though you dont say, “_ or “_, your thesis is your _ based on the _and _ youve made as youve _for your paper.,Thesis Statements Should:,Take your essays purpose and audience into account,Contain action verbs, strong adjectives, and specific, illustrative vocabulary,Avoid- “_, “_, “_, etc.,Avoid- “_ or other vague, generalized statements,Ideas for Stronger Verbs,Instead of “is / are use _,Or _ _,Instead of “have use _,Or _ _,Instead of “show use_,Or _ _,Constructing a Strong Thesis Statement,How do you write a good thesis statement?,Magic Formula:,_,+,_,+,_,=,Strong Thesis Statement,Formula Example for Literature,Specific Topic,+,Active Verb,+,Point You are Proving (your approach),=,Strong Thesis Statement,Even though it was written more than two thousand years ago,Homers epic,The Odyssey,+,presents,+,a hero that todays audiences can respect.,=,Strong Thesis Statement,Lets Observe and Reflect,Literature Example:,Even though it was written more than two thousand years ago,Homers epic,The Odyssey,+,presents,+,a hero that todays audiences can respect.,=,Strong Thesis Statement,What do you notice about this thesis statement?,How does it differ from past thesis construction ideas you may have learned?,Is anything missing?,Formula Example for Science,Specific Topic,+,Active Verb,+,Point You are Proving (your approach),=,Strong Thesis Statement,Nuclear power,+,provides,+,the cleanest source of energy to meet the demands of the twenty-first century,. =,Strong Thesis Statement,Two Different Approaches,There are two ways to construct a strong thesis statement (and include your supporting details).,Using the same magic formula, you can construct:,A _ Pronged Thesis aka. “the fork,A _ Part Thesis aka. “the knife and,the fork,A Three Pronged Thesis,This is the common _ approach to writing thesis statements.,Your thesis includes your _, your _, and the _you will use to prove and discuss your topic in the body of your essay.,You may have more or less than 3 points,depending on the size of your essay.,A Three Pronged Thesis Example for Literature:,Literary contemporaries,William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson,exhibit,similar styles of language, character development, and plot execution.,=,Strong Thesis!,Topic,+,active verb,+,3 prongs / main points / the approach that you use to prove your topic,=,strong thesis,1,3,2,A Three Pronged Thesis Example for Science:,Because,it,emits,no greenhouse gasses,causes,no atmospheric pollution,and,harms,no water or aquatic life,Nuclear power,+,provides,+,the,cleanest source,of energy to meet the demands of the twenty-first century,. =,Strong Thesis Statement,3 prongs / main points,+,Topic,+,active verb,+,the approach that you use to prove your topic,=,strong thesis,1,2,3,A Two Part Thesis,As you grow as a writer, you should expand into the two part thesis approach.,Here, you state your thesis and approach to topic in one sentence.,This is actually the true definition of a thesis statement one sentence with topic and approach.,Following your “thesis sentence you must then write a “_ statement.,You will put forth the main points of your,paper (3 aspects / topics) in the,“ _ statement.,A Two Part Thesis Example for Social Studies,THESIS-,When compared, the,United States and the Philippines,exhibit,similar governing characteristics,.,DETAILS STATEMENT-,Their,federal branches,formal legal systems, and,rules of cultural decorum,correspond,.,Examine how the same formula is used. The thesis is clear, so are the 3 points that will help prove the thesis.,A Two Part Thesis Example for Science,THESIS-,Nuclear power,provides,the cleanest source of energy to meet the demands of the twenty-first century,.,DETAILS STATEMENT-,It,emits,no greenhouse gasses,causes,no atmospheric pollution,and,harms,no water or aquatic life,.,Examine how the same formula is used. The thesis is clear, so are the 3 points that will help prove the thesis.,A Two Part Thesis Example for Literature,THESIS-,Literary contemporaries,William Shakespeare,and,Ben Jonson,possess,similar writing styles,.,DETAILS STATEMENT-,They,exhibit,comparable word usage,character development,and,plot execution,.,Lets Practice:,Craft your own thesis,Thesis:,_,Circle the type: 3 Prong OR 2 Part,Body, 1 Topic:,_,Body, 2 Topic:,_,Body, 3 Topic:,_,You may have more paragraphs if your thesis warrants them.,Works Cited,Four Characteristics of Strong Thesis Statements (Quotations),Writing Tutorial Services, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN,Parallel Structure Quotations and Examples,The Purdue OWL Family of Sites. The Writing Lab and OWL at Purdue and Purdue University. 26 Aug. 2005. Web. 18 Aug. 2021.,Independent Thesis Practice,Directions: Please identify the errors,and,correct the following thesis statements using the information provided and the notes you took in class.,You are allowed to add your own information.,Make sure to be specific.,Write your answers directly on this handout in the spaces provided.,Remember to look out for:,Vague, weak verbs- use action verbs,Vague, weak, or generalized language,Missing points (3 aspects the paper will cover),Incorrect format- Use of “I or “This essay is about,Lack of parallel structure / Inconsistent ordering within the 3-prong list,(keep your nouns, adjectives, etc. in similar form),Facts- remember a thesis needs to be provable, not an already proven fact,(facts go in the body of your essay),Disorganized approaches to the topic,remember to stay focused and organized,#1: Correct this thesis statement using the,3 Pronged,approach.,Shakespeare influenced his culture in many ways. (*Create your own 3 points),Whats Wrong? _,Your Revised Thesis: _,_,#2: Correct this thesis statement using the,3 Pronged,approach.,I think that public safety education represents the best way to save lives during an earthquake.,Whats Wrong? _,Your Revised Thesis: _,_,#3: Correct this thesis statement using the,3 Pronged,approach.,In high school, teachers assign homework.,Whats Wrong? _,Your Revised Thesis: _,_,#4: Correct this thesis statement using the,3 Pronged,approach.,Irony is shown in the following three stories, “The Most Dangerous Game, “The Interlopers, and “The Necklace through character development.,Whats Wrong? _,Your Revised Thesis: _,_,#5. Correct this thesis statement using the,two part,thesis approach.,Chocolate cake is easy to bake in three steps. First you add eggs to the batter.,Whats Wrong? _,Your Revised Thesis: _,_,#6. Correct this thesis statement using the,two part,thesis approach.,This essay is about Chinas economy. China has many important natural resources.,Whats Wrong? _,Your Revised Thesis: _,_,#7. Correct this thesis statement using the,two part,thesis approach.,Wind energy is an alternative to fossil fuels.,Whats Wrong? _,Your Revised Thesis: _,_,
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