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My Working Thesis Statement A good thesis statement will include: 1.An thoughtful argument 2.An addressing of the opposition 3.A preview of your lines of argument Example 1: While many people enjoy drinking Pepsi Cola (opposition), Coca-Cola Classic is the best cola on the market and everyone should switch to it (argument) because Coke’s commercials are better (LoA1), Coke donates more money to charities (LoA2), and it tastes better (LoA3). Example 2: It would be beneficial for all youngsters to develop a passionate collection of something at a young age (argument), because collections – whatever they may be – teach children how to be responsible individuals (LoA1) who make good financial decisions (LoA2) while taking care of their possessions (LoA3). My Working Thesis Statement: Argument: Counter-Argument: Possible Preview Points (Lines of Argument): - THESIS STATEMENT: __________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________. My Working Thesis Statement A good thesis statement will include: 1.An thoughtful argument 2.An addressing of the opposition 3.A preview of your lines of argument Example 1: While many people enjoy drinking Pepsi Cola (opposition), Coca-Cola Classic is the best cola on the market and everyone should switch to it (argument) because Coke’s commercials are better (LoA1), Coke donates more money to charities (LoA2), and it tastes better (LoA3). Example 2: It would be beneficial for all youngsters to develop a passionate collection of something at a young age (argument), because collections – whatever they may be – teach children how to be responsible individuals (LoA1) who make good financial decisions (LoA2) while taking care of their possessions (LoA3). My Working Thesis Statement: Argument: Counter-Argument: Possible Preview Points (Lines of Argument): - THESIS STATEMENT: __________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________.

THESIS STATEMENTS What is the purpose of the THESIS? – It is the ARGUMENT of your essay! Without a good thesis statement, you will probably have an unfocused essay! Like a “Topic Sentence”…only for the WHOLE essay! – EVERYTHING revolves around it in the essay; it’s the most important sentence in the essay Where is the THESIS located in an essay? – Typically: at the end of the introductory paragraph and again in the conclusion

My Working Thesis Statement A good thesis statement will include: 1.An thoughtful argument 2.A preview of your lines of argument 3.An addressing of the opposition Example: While there are many aspects of my identity and many things that have helped make me who I am today, the most important factors into shaping my identity are my community and my family. Example: While there are many aspects of my identity and many things that have helped make me who I am today, the most important factor into shaping my identity has been my hobbies, which includes playing basketball and reading comic books. Example: While there are many aspects of my identity and many things that have helped make me who I am today, the most important factor into shaping my identity has been my family because they have taught me good values