1. THESIS STATEMENTS & TOPIC SENTENCES

2. Thesis Statement
ANSWER TO THE PROMPT/YOUR OPINION (because clause) TWO MAIN POINTS/REASONS

3. Another way to look at it…
__________________ because _______________ and _______________.
Your opinion
Reason 1
Reason 2

4. Write a thesis statement explaining your favorite drink of all time
Write a thesis statement explaining your favorite drink of all time. Explain why.
My favorite beverage of all time is good, old fashioned iced tea because it has a refreshing flavor and the caffeine gives me an energy boost.

5. Going BEYOND the thesis
Topic Sentences
Going BEYOND the thesis

6. Let’s look back at our thesis statement.
Write a thesis statement explaining your favorite drink of all time. Explain why.
My favorite beverage of all time is good old fashioned iced tea because it has a refreshing flavor and the caffeine gives me an energy boost.

7. Identify the TWO reasons you gave.
Reason #1: it has a refreshing flavor
Reason #2: the caffeine gives me an energy boost
Your topic sentences will be based off of these two reasons/ideas.

8. Thesis: My favorite beverage of all time is good old fashioned iced tea because it has a refreshing flavor and the caffeine gives me an energy boost.
Topic Sentence 1:
The refreshing flavor of old fashioned iced tea quenches my thirst, leaving me with a feeling of satisfaction.
Note how the topic sentence goes beyond the thesis statement.

9. Thesis: My favorite beverage of all time is good old fashioned iced tea because it has a refreshing flavor and the caffeine gives me an energy boost.
Topic Sentence 2:
The caffeine in iced tea also provides me with a spark of energy that helps to keep me going when I am feeling fatigued.
Note how the topic sentence goes beyond the thesis statement.

10. With a partner…
Write your own thesis statement and two topic sentences for a beverage of your choice.

11. On your own… Writing Prompt: READ the following quotation:
Write a thesis statement explaining whether it is better to work by yourself or with a group.
Write TWO topic sentences that support and go beyond your thesis statement.
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Writing Prompt:
READ the following quotation:
A famous businessman once said, “Players win games; teams win championships.”
THINK carefully about the following statement:
Sometimes you can accomplish good things by yourself but better things with other people.
WRITE an essay explaining whether it is better to work by yourself or with a group.

12. My favorite beverage of all time is good old fashioned iced tea because it has a refreshing flavor and the caffeine gives me an energy boost.
Topic Sentence 1:
The refreshing flavor of old fashioned iced tea quenches my thirst, leaving me with a feeling of satisfaction.
Topic Sentence 2:
The caffeine in iced tea also provides me with a spark of energy that helps to keep me going when I am feeling fatigued.