1. Writing a Thesis Statement
Lesson 2
Claim + Reasons = Thesis

2. Writing an Opinion Essay
Student Unit Objective: I can write an opinion essay. Student objective: I can develop a thesis statement for an opinion essay.
LAUREN

3. I can develop a thesis statement for an opinion essay.

4. Remember…

5. Our
First, Pull apart
the Prompt.

6. Second, closely
read the text.

7. Third, develop
Your thesis!

8. Thesis Formula

9. Does it have a thesis statement?
If so, does it follow the thesis formula?

10. Do you believe children should work
Do you believe children should work? I have recently read “Gasp, the Benefits of Child Labor” and “Child Labor: The Truth”. Both article talk about child labor. Child labor is not acceptable in today’s world.
Fair – no 3 points present

11. Would you want to work all day long
Would you want to work all day long? I’ve read two articles Gasp, the Benefits of Child Labor and Child Labor: The Truth. They talk about the two sides of child labor. Child labor does not have a place in the world today because children should be able to play, go to school, and be safe.
Excellent. Has a claims and 3 reasons. It is at the end.

12. Two Harriets. That’s right
Two Harriets? That’s right. There were two famous women named Harriet: Harriet Beecher Stowe and Harriet Tubman. I believe Harriet Beecher Stowe made a larger contribution to freeing slaves because her book was read by a lot of people. I read “Two Harriets” and “Underground Railroad” that talked about this.
Thesis is in the middle of introduction. Also, they don’t have three points.

13. Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis were both Presidents during the Civil War. In “The Strength of Lincoln” and “Jefferson Davis: A New President” they talked about what they did during this time. Abraham Lincoln was a better President because he was more honorable, smarter, and a better leader.
Thesis is in the middle of introduction. Also, they don’t have three points.

14. Let’s
Write!

15. I can develop a thesis statement for an opinion essay.

16. Now, develop a thesis for your modeled essay
Now, develop a thesis for your modeled essay. Claim (topic & position) + Reasons (3) = Thesis

17. 1. Pull apart the prompt. 2. Read the texts. 3
1. Pull apart the prompt. 2. Read the texts. 3. Develop a thesis statement.

18. You have read two texts about two different women abolitionists
You have read two texts about two different women abolitionists. In your opinion, which woman, Harriet Tubman or Sojourner Truth, do you think made a larger contribution to the abolitionist movement? Follow conventions of standard written English.
Manage your time carefully so that you can • Plan your essay • Write your essay • Revise and edit your essay
Your written response should be in the form of a multi-paragraph essay.