1. Thesis Statements
Turn to the third page in your Research Project Packet.

2. Thesis Statements Subject + Opinion = thesis
Thesis statements are used to create focus in an essay.
A thesis lets your reader know what s/he will be reading about through the rest of your paper.
A simple thesis can be created this way:
Subject + Opinion = thesis

3. EXAMPLE Thesis Statement
Subject: school Uniforms
Opinion: should be mandatory
A good, simple thesis:
School uniforms should be required in all high schools.

4. Thesis Statements grilled cheese sandwiches are delicious
Subject:
Opinion:
Simple thesis:
grilled cheese sandwiches
are delicious
Grilled Cheese sandwiches are delicious.

5. Thesis Statements
A well-developed thesis will also include the main points (usually 3 main points).
Your thesis lists these points in the same order you will discuss them.
With persuasive writing: the final main point is your REBUTTAL.

6. EXAMPLE Thesis Statement
A well-developed thesis:
High schools should mandate uniforms so as to ease social tensions, reduce bullying and maintain students’ focus on academics.

7. Thesis Statements
Thesis statements go at the end of your introductory paragraph.
They do not go in bold.
They do not start with THESIS:
They do not include quotes
They do not use personal pronouns
I, you, me, my, we, us, our

8. Find a trusted friend and copy their notes for this section.