“It’s a thesis statement Tuesday!” October 6, 2009 Mr. Houghteling British Literature “It’s a thesis statement Tuesday!” October 6, 2009 Mr. Houghteling

Agenda 1. ACT Bellringer You are going to complete the following: A. Brainstorm ideas for your thesis statement. B. Think of ideas that will support that thesis statement. C. Create your thesis statement!

A preview of your three main reasons – YOUR EVIDENCE. Thesis statement: Make sure that your thesis statement includes: Your argument A preview of your three main reasons – YOUR EVIDENCE.

Sample thesis statement: In 1963, Baldwin suggested that American society was not set up for African Americans. In 2009, we must reexamine his argument due to the significant changes in our society, namely the election of President Barack Obama. While Baldwin’s argument is no longer correct in its division along racial lines, he is correct that society does not exist for ALL individuals. Our country does not exist for those people who fall below the poverty line. Because of inequality in education, health care, and safety, individuals of low socio-economic status remain at that low status with little true opportunity to rise from their situations.

The Outline: A. Introduction. THESIS STATEMENT B. Evidence #1 C The Outline: A. Introduction THESIS STATEMENT B. Evidence #1 C. Evidence #2 D. Evidence #3 E. Conclusion