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Crafting an Effective Thesis Statement for Your Essay

A thesis statement is the cornerstone of your essay, encapsulating the main idea, which should be arguable, defendable, and well-supported. It serves as a roadmap for your essay, outlining the claims that will be discussed. Typically found in the concluding sentence of your introductory paragraph, it effectively sets the stage for your argument. For example, instead of stating simple facts about characters, a strong thesis compares and contrasts their traits and roles in the narrative, highlighting their impact on the protagonist's development.

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Crafting an Effective Thesis Statement for Your Essay

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  1. Writing a Thesis Statement

  2. A thesis is… • The main idea of your essay • Arguable, defendable, supportable • The sum of your claims • A map of your essay • The last sentence of your introductory paragraph (or the entire introductory paragraph for a timed essay)

  3. Examples: • Bad: Miss Maudie and Aunt Alexandra are important characters in To Kill a Mockingbird. • Good: Miss Maudie is kind and wise whereas Aunt Alexandra is strict and narrow-minded. • Excellent: Miss Maudie and Aunt Alexandra differ in their personalities, values, and perspectives on the world though both help Scout to grow into a “lady”.

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