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WHAT IS A THESIS
STATEMENT
THE KEY TO KEEPING YOUR ESSAY FOCUSED AND ON
TRACK
DEFINITION
 A thesis statement is one to two
sentences in the introduction of
an essay that the writer uses to
set the stage for the reader.
 The thesis statement provides
the focus for the writing that
follows and lets the reader know
what the essay is going to be
about.
TIPS
 Your thesis statement should be specificit should cover only what you will discuss in your paper and should be
supported with specific evidence.
 The thesis statement usually appears at the end of the first paragraph of your paper or essay
 Often, some form of your thesis statement will reappear in your conclusion.
EXAMPLES
 A peanut butter sandwich is a much better choice for lunch than a bag of French fries because peanut butter has protein, is not fried in unhealthy oil,
and provides our bodies with more nutrition.
 Spring is the best time of year because there are more hours of sunshine, the air gets warmer, and flowers and trees bloom.
 Covid-19 has affected the lives of of so many people around the world because . . . (maybe you can finish this statement using your own reading and
watching.
More Examples
 The United States has a terrible problem with obesity because US citizens eat tons of fast food, dont exercise, and sometimes need to take medicines that
cause weight gain.
 Teachers are the most amazing humans in the world because they cultivate the minds of our future generation, they dedicate themselves to helping
students learn, and they often provide cookies in difficult times.
Summary:
Thesis statements keep your
writing focused and on
track!!!!!

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What is a thesis statement

  • 1. WHAT IS A THESIS STATEMENT THE KEY TO KEEPING YOUR ESSAY FOCUSED AND ON TRACK
  • 2. DEFINITION A thesis statement is one to two sentences in the introduction of an essay that the writer uses to set the stage for the reader. The thesis statement provides the focus for the writing that follows and lets the reader know what the essay is going to be about.
  • 3. TIPS Your thesis statement should be specificit should cover only what you will discuss in your paper and should be supported with specific evidence. The thesis statement usually appears at the end of the first paragraph of your paper or essay Often, some form of your thesis statement will reappear in your conclusion.
  • 4. EXAMPLES A peanut butter sandwich is a much better choice for lunch than a bag of French fries because peanut butter has protein, is not fried in unhealthy oil, and provides our bodies with more nutrition. Spring is the best time of year because there are more hours of sunshine, the air gets warmer, and flowers and trees bloom. Covid-19 has affected the lives of of so many people around the world because . . . (maybe you can finish this statement using your own reading and watching.
  • 5. More Examples The United States has a terrible problem with obesity because US citizens eat tons of fast food, dont exercise, and sometimes need to take medicines that cause weight gain. Teachers are the most amazing humans in the world because they cultivate the minds of our future generation, they dedicate themselves to helping students learn, and they often provide cookies in difficult times.
  • 6. Summary: Thesis statements keep your writing focused and on track!!!!!