THE THESIS.  Presents your opinions or thoughts on a subject or an issue. You cannot write an essay without one.  Must contain a subject + an opinion.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Conclusions (in general… and for this assignment).

Advertisements

What is a FRAME?! a basic structure that underlies or supports a system, concept, or text. THE A graphic organizer we use to help us structure our papers.

Creating a Thesis Statement. What is a thesis statement? AA thesis statement declares what you believe and what you intend to prove. A good thesis statement.

is a fancy term for a one sentence summary that describes the main purpose or point of your paper. is a fancy term for a one sentence summary that describes.

How to Write a Great Essay The easy way…. Step 1 Read the prompt Reread to the prompt to make sure you understand the question Use the A-B-C strategy.

Timed Writing and YOU!.

Romeo and Juliet.  Shakespeare background knowledge Shakespeare background knowledge  Shakespeare insults Shakespeare insults.

What is a Thesis? A thesis makes all the difference... Information courtesy of:

THESIS STATEMENT What it is? What it isn’t?.

 AP ESSAY ~ Question To practice writing Question 3 of the AP exam in a timed setting. 2. To show mastery of writing a thematic statement. 3. The.

Your Thesis Statement: The Only Sentence Worth More Than A Thousand Words.

Structure of a Thesis Statement EGL 101. Function of a Thesis Statement Tells the reader about your essay’s topic. Presents your attitude, feeling, idea,

A Road Map for Your Essay

+ The 5 Paragraph Literary Essay ENG 1D1. + What is the purpose of a Literary Essay? The purpose of an essay is to show the reader that you (the writer)

Structure of a Topic Sentence EGL 101. Function of a Topic Sentence Tells reader about a single paragraph’s limited topic. Presents your attitude, feeling,

What is a Thesis Statement?

Writing a Thesis Statement

THE ESSAY WRITING PROCESS A. Introduction B. Body C. Conclusion.

William Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet. William Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet.

is a fancy term for a one sentence summary of what the main purpose or point of your paper. is a fancy term for a one sentence summary of what the main.

DBQ: The Golden Rules. Golden Rules Answer the question Answer the question Write a detailed thesis Write a detailed thesis Re-word the statement by taking.

I would like to become a chef when I finish school.

Thesis Statement.

1. grab a grammar book 2. turn to page open your notes, take out a pen 4. be ready to follow along when the music stops.

Thesis Statements. What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement is the main idea of an essay. It is often a point you want to argue or support in an.

Developing a Thesis ?? ?? ?? ? ? ?? ?? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Thesis Statement Workshop English I. Goals – Why are they important? 1. Define the various parts to a correct thesis statement. 1. Define the various.

Do Now: Which one of the following is a good thesis statement? Why? D. None of the arguments in favor of regulating free speech are persuasive. B. The.

Foundations for a Strong Essay The Thesis Statement.

Writing the Essay. The Essay Basic Structure Introduction Tell the reader the topic and main points of the paper Body Paragraph Detail the main points.

Informative Essay How does the form an author chooses to write in affect the author’s message?

Conclusions (in general… and for this essay). Purpose: The conclusion of an essay has a few purposes. In addition, there are several different kinds of.

Your Thesis Statement:

Thesis Sentence/Statement

Writing Thesis Statements. What to do Before Writing a Thesis Statement You must begin with a topic question. If your instructor has assigned an essay.

Theme Statements.

How to Write a Thesis. What is a thesis? A thesis statement declares what you believe and what you intend to prove. A good thesis statement makes the.

Building Your Thesis Statement Vietnam Research ml.

Organizing Your Argument

101.   Getting your ideas down  Comes in the form of:  Quick-write  Short answer  Graphic organizer  Image  Outline Pre-writing.

How to Do a DBQ. Steps 1.Read the essay question. The scaffolding questions with each document are intended to help prepare you for the essay. So read.

CAHSEE: The Writing Task The Essay Overview LAW, BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT ACADEMY CAHSEE PREPARATION.

“Civil Disobedience” Objective: To annotate a text by first reading and marking anything that you notice; then identifying the purpose/tone/audience in.

Key to Solid Writing.  A thesis statement presents your opinions or thoughts on a subject or an issue. You cannot write an essay without one.  A thesis.

Thesis Statements Pre-AP World History. Purpose of a Thesis  A thesis is like a roadmap to your essay. It should tell the reader: the topic you will.

Critical Analytical Response to Literature English 10-1.

Developing a Thesis ?? ?? ?? ? ? ?? ?? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

StrengthsWeaknesses. This vivid description of the Disney story hooks the reader. This middle section briefly explains what the essay will be.

The Roadmap of Your Essay The Thesis Statement Definition The thesis statement is one sentence that tells the main idea of an essay. It states a claim.

Opening Line(s)/ Attention Grabber.  The first sentence or two of your essay should capture the interest of your reader, draw them in, and introduce.

W RITING A THESIS. W HAT IS A THESIS STATEMENT ? Every paper you write should have a main point, a main idea, or central message. The argument(s) you.

The Confident Writer Chapter 2: Using Prewriting Strategies.

Thesis Statements - Notes You will need to formulate a thesis statement for the STAAR Expository Essay.

Your Thesis Statement: The Only Sentence Worth More Than A Thousand Words {Click Mouse to Continue}

How to Write a 2-Chunk Paragraph. Thesis Statement Answers the prompt (question) Makes a claim The statement that will be supported by evidence throughout.

CURRENT EVENTS WHAT IS “SUPER TUESDAY”?!

Thesis Statement Help! I need help with my most important sentence!

Argument Essay Notes CMMS 8 th Grade. The Purpose of an Argument Essay To persuade or convince someone or a group of people to agree with your position.

POWER WRITING. What is POWER WRITING ?  A writing strategy to help you with short answer, extended response, and essays.  Gives you a formula for each.

Compare and Contrast Essay. Introduction Hook Hook your reader with an attention grabber Context Provide reader with background information Thesis State.

Warm- Up Answer the following questions in your notebook: What are two characteristics of the Hagia Sophia? What are two characteristics of the Hagia Sophia?

Write Your Best on demand What is the question asking? Is it persuasive / argumentative or informational / explanatory? What form should it take? Who is.

RESPONDING TO AN ESSAY PROMPT. The Prompt Write an essay describing how technology affects people’s lives.

Critical Analytical Response to Literature

IMPORTANT ENGLISH TERMS English II. Terms and definitions Characterization Definition: The way a writer creates and develops characters’ personalities.

Stuff We Really Really Need to Know for AP Euro.

Essay Writing and Paragraph Composition

Essay Outlines- a debriefing

Extended Response Graphic Organizer

Thesis Statement Yay!!!.

Presentation transcript:

THE THESIS

 Presents your opinions or thoughts on a subject or an issue. You cannot write an essay without one.  Must contain a subject + an opinion. Answers the topic question (the one you created or the one presented to you by the instructor). WHAT IS A THESIS?

A good thesis statement is:  short and simple  limited to one main idea  a declarative statement WHAT MAKES IT A GOOD ONE?

 Prompt = Does Romeo's prior feelings for Rosaline diminish the credibility of his love for Juliet?  Thesis = Juliet was not the first woman to capture Romeo's fancy; she was, however, the one who affected him the most. MAKE SURE TO STAY ON TOPIC

 1 st attempt = Horror movies? This is too vague. What about horror movies?  2 nd attempt = Many people object to today’s violent horror movies. Why? What do they object to? Why should we care?  Thesis = Despite their high-tech special effects, today’s graphically violent horror movies do not convey the creative use of cinematography or the emotional impact that we saw in the classic horror films of the 1940s and 1950s. BUILDING A THESIS

 Despite their high-tech special effects, today’s graphically violent horror movies do not convey the creative use of cinematography or the emotional impact that we saw in the classic horror films of the 1940s and 1950s.  This is good because it tells the reader that you plan to address the differences between modern and classic horror films by looking at the cinematography and the emotional impact of various movies. THESIS

 Choose one of the main ideas to use for this activity. Main Idea choices: city curfew, household chores, closed campus subject + opinion + why/when  Despite their high-tech special effects, today’s graphically violent horror movies do not convey the creative use of cinematography or the emotional impact that we saw in the classic horror films of the 1940s and 1950s. TRY IT OUT

 Create a thesis sentence using one of the provided topics. *closed campus *cell phone jammers in schools *student uniforms Be prepared to share under the document camera. TRY IT OUT!