LESSON 3: Creating an Opinion Thesis Statement Essential Questions What is a thesis statement? How is a thesis statement constructed?

DISCUSS: What is a thesis statement? A roadmap for an essay States the main idea of the paper Shows the reader how the essay will be organized Located in introduction paragraph

What should be included in a thesis statement? Your viewpoint on the topic An overview of your three reasons

Since the invention of the computer, cellphone and other electronics, people have been using them more and more and more. These electronics have big upsides. You’re never alone if you have cell service, and Facebook allows people to talk to multiple friends at once when they’re not in the same room, town, state, or country. But they also have their downsides. What makes us truly great is our ability to think deeply and focus, but when we use electronics or the internet, we aren’t doing these things. In fact, using these devices make us think more shallow and focus less. Introduction Paragraph Thesis Statement The school should participate in shut down your screen week because electronics cause focus problems, they don’t allow us to think deeply, and they are bad for our health. Three reasons to support your thesis