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 Tells the reader how you will interpret the significance of the subject matter under discussion.  Is an interpretation of a subject, not the subject itself.  Represents the argument, main idea, or controlling thoughts.

 Gives the reader a preview of the essay’s purpose and goal.  Grabs the attention and interest of your reader.  Provides a focus for your argument-a roadmap for your thoughts.

 Deciding on a thesis DOES NOT COME FIRST!!! › Collect and organize evidence › Look for relationship between facts. › Formulate a WORKING thesis….  Makes sense now but can be adjusted later.

 Topic 1: Compare and contrast the reasons why the North and South fought the Civil War › What is this prompt asking you to do? › What type of evidence could you collect?

 The North and South fought the Civil War for many reasons, some of which were the same and some different. › What’s wrong with this? › How could it be improved?

 While both sides fought the Civil War over issues of slavery, the North fought for moral reasons while the Southerners fought to preserve its own institutions. › What’s better? › What can still be improved?

 While both Northerners and Southerners believe they fought against tyranny and oppression, Northerners focused on the oppression of slaves while Southerners defended their right to property and self government. › Why is this one the best?

 Topic: Write an analysis of some aspect of Mark Twain’s novel Huckleberry Finn. › HUH?!!! › What do you need to do? › How can you do it?

 Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn is a great American novel. › Do I have a focus? Where? › What do I still need to do?

 In Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain develops a contrast between life on the river and life on the shore. › What is my focus? › What should I find more evidence for?

 Through its contrasting river and shore scenes, Twain’s Huckleberry Finn suggest that to find the true expression of American democratic ideals, one must leave “civilized” society and go back to nature. › WOW!!! › What’s good about this? › How did I get to this point?

 Do I answer the question?  Have I take a position that others might challenge or oppose?  Does my thesis pass the “So What” test?  Does my essay support my thesis without wandering?

 What makes Ardrey Kell the best high school in the state of North Carolina?  YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!! GO DO IT!