1. Blinger Tuesday 10/23/12 Pick up your binder!
Rate the following thesis statements as strong, average, or weak.
True friends don’t shot each other in the back, which is why George was a bad friend to Lennie
George is not a good friend to Lennie.
Although George did try to keep Lennie out of trouble, he manipulated Lennie and ultimately killed him, making George a bad friend.
Pick up your binder!

2. A Good Thesis Statement
Answers the question/prompt
Presents your position and argument to the reader
Is narrow and specific
Is ONE sentence at the end of the introduction
Provides a “road map” for the rest of your essay
The rest of your essay (the body paragraphs) provides evidence to convince your reader of the validity of your thesis

3. Viewing Notes Set up a three column chart that looks like this: Event
Connection to Topic
Con or Pro?