1. Writing a Thesis Statement2 1 3
Writing a Thesis Statement

2. Topic + Claim + 3 Points of Support What is a Thesis Statement?
1) It describes your topic, what your essay will be about.
2) It introduces a specific claim you are making about  your topic.
3) It describes three ways in which you will support and develop your claim.
Topic + Claim +
3 Points of Support

3. Topic  +
Claim + 
3 Points of Support

4. Let's look at this example: Three Points of Support
"Going to college is a simple process that involves researching a school, applying for admission, and enrolling in classes."
Topic  +
Claim + 
Three Points of Support

5. Topic + Claim + 3 Points of Support
School uniforms are ______because _____, _____, and _____.
Corporal punishment in schools is _____because _____, _____, and _____.
Speed cameras are ______because _____, _____, and _____.
Texting while driving is ______because _____, _____, and _____.

6. Supporting your Claim:
Paragraph 1: Introductory
Thesis Statement: Going to college is a simple process that involves researching a school, applying for admission, and enrolling in classes.
Paragraph 2: Researching a school
Paragraph 3: Applying for admission
Paragraph 4: Enrolling in classes
Paragraph 5: Conclusion- Summarize how these 3 points prove your claim

7. Why write a thesis statement???