1. Thesis Statement

2. A thesis statement presents a topic, a claim about it, and supporting points (usually 2 or 3). It is the last sentence in the Introduction paragraph. You will develop the supporting points in the body of your essay.

3. Thesis Statement = topic + claim + supporting points Dogs are great pets because they are friendly and loyal.

4. Bad Thesis Statement Eating fast food is bad.

5. Good Thesis Statement Americans should stop eating fast food because the fast food diet leads to health issues, such as diabetes and heart disease.

6. Bad Thesis Statement Secondhand smoke is bad and can make people sick.

7. Good Thesis Statement Smoking should be outlawed in public places because secondhand smoke can lead to higher chances of heart disease and cancer.

8. Essay - Why Vaccinations Should Be Mandatory Today, nearly 40% of American parents refuse to vaccinate their children due to a variety of unfounded fears. Vaccinations against diseases should be mandatory for all children in the U.S. because these vaccinations are critical to the control and elimination of deadly infectious diseases.

9. Essay - School Officials Should Fight Cyberbullying Bullying has extended far beyond school and into cyberspace. Schools should fight cyberbullying in order to help improve the online behavior of students and decrease incidences of cyberbully-related suicide attempts.

10. Essay – Why to Raise the Driving Age to 18 Teens should wait a little longer to be on the road alone. The age to get a driver’s license should be raised to 18 because drivers will be more experienced and there will be less accidents.