1. the T H E S I S What is a THESIS + how it works…

2. Definition of a THESIS… oAoA THESIS is a single sentence with a subject (who/what a essay is about) and an opinion (commentary). oAoA Thesis statement is ALWAYS in the 1 st paragraph and explains what the ENTIRE essay will be about. Example: England is the best country of all for a vacation. SubjectCommentary

3. Review… A THESIS is a single sentence with a _____________and an _____________ (also called) ______________________. ANSWER: A THESIS is a single sentence with a SUBJECT and an OPINION (also called a COMMENTARY).

4. Practice… For sentences1-5, write out the example and underline the subject once and the commentary twice. 1.Fishing is fun to do when I’m with my dad. 2.English is my favorite class. 3.It’s exciting going to Disneyland. 4.Pizza is my favorite food. 5.Foo Fighters is the best alternative band.

5. More Practice… oNoNow you will write a thesis sentence on your own. First you need to think of a subject that you want to talk about like… favorite music, food, place to go, things to do… oNoNext, write an opinion about your subject (like above): __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ REVIEW: What are the 2 parts to a THESIS? _________________________ + ________________________

6. to be a THESIS or NOT to be a Thesis… that is the Question! Please copy down the following statements. If the following statements are a THESIS, write ‘yes’, if they are not, write ‘no’.  Beattie is the best middle school.  I have gone to Beattie for only a year.  I hate going to the mall during the holidays.  It is chilly during fall.  Frankenstein is my favorite book.