Writing for a Purpose Objective: To identify the components of a strong Thesis Statement by writing a thesis statement about a controversial topic.

Do Now: Wednesday, March 26 What is one thing you know about World War I? What is one thing you would like to know about World War I? Name one cause of World War I that you identified on your Cause and Effect Chart from yesterday.

Essay Prompts Revealed Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response. Let’s Break it down, what is this question really asking us?

Thesis Statement: The Point of Your Essay Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response. So our possible thesis statements are…… Subject + Opinion because BINGO, BANGO, BONGO

We Have Two Possible Options Television Violence has a negative effect on society because… List Three Reasons (BINGO, BANGO, BONGO) Or Television Violence does not have a negative effect on society because

kids are watching more violence than ever Television Violence has a negative effect on society because… kids are watching more violence than ever violent television causes people to be less sensitive to it in real life could increase it in everyday lif

Option 1 Television Violence has a negative effect on society because kids are watching more violence than ever, violent television causes people to be less sensitive to it in real life and seeing all this violence could increase it in everyday life. SUBJECT OPINION BINGO BANGO BONGO

On the Other Hand… Television Violence does not have a negative effect on society because there are ratings systems in place to protect children, adults know the violence is not real and it allows people to get their aggression out without being violent in real life. SUBJECT OPINION BINGO BANGO BONGO

Now You Try, With Your Table Partner… Now You Try, With Your Table Partner…. Find the Subject, Opinion, and Give 3 Reasons Some people go right on to college after high school; others take a year or more off to work or travel. Which do you think is the better choice? State your position and support it with specific reasons and examples. SUBJECT: OPINION: 3 REASONS (Bingo, Bango, Bongo):

SUBJECT: After high school students should… OPINION: Go right to college or Take a year or more off to work travel 3 REASONS (Bingo, Bango, Bongo):

Find the Subject, Opinion and Give 3 Reasons Many states have increased the speed limit from 55 miles per hour to 65 miles per hour or more on major turnpikes and thruways. Do you think it is wise to allow motorists to drive over 65 miles per hour? Why or why not? Explain your position using specific reasons and examples. SUBJECT: OPINION: 3 REASONS (Bingo, Bango, Bongo):

SUBJECT: Motorists drive over 65 miles per hour OPINION: It is wise or It is not wise 3 REASONS (Bingo, Bango, Bongo):