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Perfect Thesis Statement explains..

Perfect Thesis Statement explains. Topic : The problem or subject. Your Position: Your opinion on the subject Why : The reasons for your opinion. Here’s a simple thesis statement:. Topic - (subject) Cell phone use while driving Your Position – (opinion) is harmful

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Perfect Thesis Statement explains..

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  1. Perfect Thesis Statement explains.. • Topic: The problem or subject. • Your Position: Your opinion on the subject • Why: The reasons for your opinion.

  2. Here’s a simple thesis statement: • Topic - (subject) Cell phone use while driving • Your Position – (opinion) is harmful • Why – (because) because it puts the driver and other drivers at risk.

  3. Now let’s add some adjectives & more descriptive verbs • Topic - (subject) Texting and making calls on a cell phone, while driving • Your Position – (opinion) is hazardous and often deadly • Why – (because) because it puts not only the driver, but also their passengers, other drivers, • and pedestrians at risk of injury or death.

  4. Simple Thesis Statement • Topic - (subject) Eating disorders • Your Position – (opinion) can be attributed to the media • Why – (because) because the portrayal of thin and beautiful models puts pressure on the average teen.

  5. Now let’s add some adjectives & more descriptive verbs • Topic - ( subject) Teenage eating disorders • Your Position – (opinion) can be attributed to the media’s bombardment of ultra thin models and actresses • Why – (because) because it pressures teens to have the same look and body, even though it is grossly unhealthy.

  6. Now it’s your turn!!! • Topic - ( subject) • Your Position – (opinion) • Why – (because)

  7. Now add some descriptive verbs, adjectives, and adverbs • Topic - ( subject) • Your Position – (opinion) • Why – (because)

  8. Now on the back of your note card, write a complete thesis sentence. • Replace one or two words in each of the three areas, with an even more descriptive word or words, as you accurately record your revised and focused thesis sentence.

  9. Check your e-mail DAILY to see if I have required a revision or resubmission of your THESIS STATEMENT. Checking email is your: *RESPONSIBILITY*

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