1. What are they and why do we use them?
Thesis Statements
What are they and why do we use them?

2. A thesis is a direct statement that explains the topic of your essay, what you believe about that topic, and why you believe it.

3. Tips for writing a thesis
Topic
Claim about the topic
Supporting Details
Strong Thesis Statement

4. Tricky part of STRONG THESIS STATEMENTS- AVOID USING “I”
I believe that Edgar Allan Poe is a morbid poet because of his life experiences, his use of imagery and his focus on death in his poetry and short stories.
Edgar Allan Poe is a morbid poet because of his life experiences, his use of imagery and his focus on death in his poetry and short stories.

5. Why bother with a thesis?
Helps organize your writing
Helps your reader understand your stance on a topic clearer
Provides a “road-map” for your paper

6. Thesis Statements Flocabulary