THESIS STATEMENTS & TOPIC SENTENCES

Thesis Statement ANSWER TO THE PROMPT/YOUR OPINION (because clause) TWO MAIN POINTS/REASONS

Another way to look at it… __________________ because _______________ and _______________. Your opinion Reason 1 Reason 2

Write a thesis statement explaining your favorite drink of all time Write a thesis statement explaining your favorite drink of all time. Explain why. My favorite beverage of all time is good, old fashioned iced tea because it has a refreshing flavor and the caffeine gives me an energy boost.

Going BEYOND the thesis Topic Sentences Going BEYOND the thesis

Let’s look back at our thesis statement. Write a thesis statement explaining your favorite drink of all time. Explain why. My favorite beverage of all time is good old fashioned iced tea because it has a refreshing flavor and the caffeine gives me an energy boost.

Identify the TWO reasons you gave. Reason #1: it has a refreshing flavor Reason #2: the caffeine gives me an energy boost Your topic sentences will be based off of these two reasons/ideas.

Thesis: My favorite beverage of all time is good old fashioned iced tea because it has a refreshing flavor and the caffeine gives me an energy boost. Topic Sentence 1: The refreshing flavor of old fashioned iced tea quenches my thirst, leaving me with a feeling of satisfaction. Note how the topic sentence goes beyond the thesis statement.

Thesis: My favorite beverage of all time is good old fashioned iced tea because it has a refreshing flavor and the caffeine gives me an energy boost. Topic Sentence 2: The caffeine in iced tea also provides me with a spark of energy that helps to keep me going when I am feeling fatigued. Note how the topic sentence goes beyond the thesis statement.

With a partner… Write your own thesis statement and two topic sentences for a beverage of your choice.

On your own… Writing Prompt: READ the following quotation: Write a thesis statement explaining whether it is better to work by yourself or with a group. Write TWO topic sentences that support and go beyond your thesis statement. __________________________________________________________________ Writing Prompt: READ the following quotation: A famous businessman once said, “Players win games; teams win championships.” THINK carefully about the following statement: Sometimes you can accomplish good things by yourself but better things with other people. WRITE an essay explaining whether it is better to work by yourself or with a group.

My favorite beverage of all time is good old fashioned iced tea because it has a refreshing flavor and the caffeine gives me an energy boost. Topic Sentence 1: The refreshing flavor of old fashioned iced tea quenches my thirst, leaving me with a feeling of satisfaction. Topic Sentence 2: The caffeine in iced tea also provides me with a spark of energy that helps to keep me going when I am feeling fatigued.