1. Creating a Strong Thesis for the Narrative Essay
Practice and Identification

2. Beauty is only skin deep.
Too Broad:
Beauty is only skin deep.
What information is missing from this thesis?

3. Specific:
It was during this transitional point in my life that my father began to teach me a valuable and significant lesson regarding beauty and the power of words.
What context was given here that is important? Why is this a strong thesis?

4. What information is missing? Why is this too broad of a thesis?
A best friend is good to have.
What information is missing? Why is this too broad of a thesis?

5. Narrowed:
It was my second year in Elementary School, when Sherry took the blame for the mess we made in the hall, that I realized best friends are necessary to make it through life.
What context was given here that is important? Why is this a strong thesis?

6. Too Broad:
Be careful what you say. OR
Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you.

7. Narrowed:
I know I have a big mouth; I learned the hard way that words have the power to build people up and also to slam people down.

8. Try your own! Two Wrongs don’t make a right.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
Try your own!