1. THESIS STATEMENTS
Ms. Salvatore

2. THESIS STATEMENTS Road map to your paper Tells reader what the paper
will be about

3. Thesis formula
1. Title and author
2. Main idea
3. Verb
4. Theme

4. Thesis example Title and author Main ideas/supports
Verb (proving, showing, creating, etc…)
Theme
Sample: In the movie Toy Story directed by John Lasseter, the characters Buzz and Woody go through many scary adventures together, proving that true friendship can overcome any obstacle.

5. Thesis example Title and author Main ideas/supports
Verb (proving, showing, creating, etc…)
Theme
Sample: In the movie the Lion King directed by Rob Minkoff, Simba stops at nothing to fight for the honor of his family, proving that family pride is important and that good always prevails.

6. Papa’s parrot Title and author: _____________________________
Main Idea: __________________________________
Verb:________________________________________
Theme: ______________________________________
Thesis: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

7. TOPIC SENTENCE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS SUMMARY SENTENCE
TEAS PARAGRAPH
TOPIC SENTENCE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS SUMMARY SENTENCE

8. T – topic sentence The main point of a paragraph
A claim that can be explained & proven
Ties to the thesis statement

9. E - evidence
The information that explains, proves, illustrates, supports, and develops the point
What does evidence look like?
Definitions
Facts
Quotes

10. A – analysis
The explanation and elaboration of how/why the evidence is relevant the point
The analysis is YOUR explanation of the information (written in own words)

11. S – summarize
Concluding sentence that reiterates the main points developed throughout the paragraph
Signals to the reader that the ideas in this paragraph have ended (allows for easy transition to next paragraph)
Should highlight key points in the paragraph while also tying it back to the topic