Writing Thesis Statements LJ # 1 9/16/14. Thesis Statements: Give direction to the author of a paper Give readers an idea as to what the paper will be.

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Writing Thesis Statements LJ # 1 9/16/14

Thesis Statements: Give direction to the author of a paper Give readers an idea as to what the paper will be about You will be asked this on a test...

Where am I going? ESSAY An essay without a thesis statement is like a car without a driver

What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement is a sentence used in an essay that serves as the guide for the essay and directly answers the question or task asked of you. A thesis statement express the main idea of your paper. This will be on the test, too!

A factual statement A topic sentence TOPIC SENTENCE: Big Spring is a small town in West Texas. (This is factual, topic sentence; therefore, it is not a thesis statement.) NOT What is a thesis NOT? Yep, you guessed it—on the test.

Characteristics of a Thesis Statement Addresses the prompt clearly Makes a claim, or Presents an argument Is arguable (an opinion) In first paragraph of essay You should be great at this!

Now, you decide... Which of the following two sentences is a correctly written thesis statement?

Prompt: Discuss the effect of climate and the vegetation on Sub- Saharan Africa. Be sure to discuss the factors contributing to climate, and the impact human activity has on the vegetation. Option A Option B Even though the climate and vegetation of Sub-Saharan Africa varies as a result of latitude and human activity, they are still the two most important factors in determining the quality of life. Human activity is altering the vegetation of Sub-Saharan Africa and causing desertification, which will have devastating effects on the people of the region.

This one is tricky! Option A Human activity is altering the vegetation of Sub- Saharan Africa and causing desertification, which will have devastating effects on the people of the region. This one would be perfect for a thesis, there is only one thing wrong with it. It does not address all of the writing prompt. It only addresses the vegetation, but not the climate or the factors for climate.

Correct! You are on a roll! Option B This statement gives an argument, and address all aspects of the writing prompt (topic, effect, factors). Notice how you do not have to go into detail, just give the reader a hint of what you will write about. Even though the climate and vegetation of Sub-Saharan Africa varies as a result of latitude and human activity, they are still the two most important factors in determining the quality of life.

Your job: come up with a thesis of your own! Come up with a thesis statement that includes something about your interviewee’s background, interests/accomplishments, and the personality trait displayed in their anecdote. EX: Felicia Tobias is an impulsive adventurer whose diverse cultural background has led her to an intense interest in world travel. Do your best!!!