Thesis Editing HOW: HOW does the author? WHAT: WHAT effect does it do? -clear & specific details WHAT: WHAT effect does it do? -claim/argument SO WHAT: Why does it matter? -so what? Author Title of Novel Character’s names Literary devices Answer to question/prompt Not a ‘fact’– needs evidence to prove The effect created by the literary device or feature Author’s Purpose Tone Theme Statement Importance to history, text, etc. Only 1 sentence No 2nd or 1st person voice NO examples or evidence Can be multiple independent clauses No “You,” “us,” “we,” “I,” etc. Should be succinct and complex Formal language Must be literary analysis and lit devices or English learning No contractions like “don’t”

Thesis Editing HOW: HOW does the author? WHAT: WHAT effect does it do? -clear & specific details WHAT: WHAT effect does it do? -claim/argument SO WHAT: Why does it matter? -so what? Author Title of Novel Character’s names Literary devices Answer to question/prompt Not a ‘fact’– needs evidence to prove The effect created by the literary device or feature Author’s Purpose Tone Theme Statement Importance to history, text, etc. In the novel Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, the reoccurring motif of people confessing to Antonio reveals how each of the characters has already been corrupted, leading Antonio to understand how loss of innocence is essential to growing up.

Thesis Editing HOW: HOW does the author? WHAT: WHAT effect does it do? -clear & specific details WHAT: WHAT effect does it do? -claim/argument SO WHAT: Why does it matter? -so what? Author Title of Novel Character’s names Literary devices Answer to question/prompt Not a ‘fact’– needs evidence to prove The effect created by the literary device or feature Author’s Purpose Tone Theme Statement Importance to history, text, etc. In the novel Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, the reoccurring motif of people confessing to Antonio reveals how each of the characters has already been corrupted, leading Antonio to understand how loss of innocence is essential to growing up.

Thesis Editing: Practice Color Coding and Improving HOW: HOW does the author? -clear & specific details WHAT: WHAT effect does it do? -claim/argument SO WHAT: Why does it matter? -so what? Florence is portrayed as Jesus, and the mysterious and benevolent Golden carp in Bless me Ultima, through his characters and actions. In the book Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, the author uses the imagery of nature to create a spiritual mood which through magical realism enhances the struggles in childhood to be free of conflicting demands. The literary device of juxtaposition in Antonio’s family and religious choices in Bless Me, Ultima helps Antonio find who he is; this leads to the creation of the theme of being your own self. In Bless Me, Ultima Rudolfo Anaya uses symbolism to show the importance of water; this leads us to see the different aspects of Antonio’s life.

Thesis Editing: Practice Color Coding and Improving the thesis statement examples HOW: HOW does the author? -clear & specific details WHAT: WHAT effect does it do? -claim/argument SO WHAT: Why does it matter? -so what? Author Title of Novel Character’s names Literary devices Answer to question/prompt Not a ‘fact’– needs evidence to prove The effect created by the literary device or feature Author’s Purpose Tone Theme Statement Importance to history, text, etc.   Exceeds Standard Meets Standard Approaches Standard Below Standard Thesis /25 Focused and clear thesis that addresses all required parts Thesis insightfully addresses task Argument has depth and complexity Thesis is placed appropriately Clear thesis that address all required parts Thesis addresses task Argument is present Thesis present, but some parts missing/inadequate Thesis attempts to address task Attempts to make argument, but lacks so-what Thesis undeveloped or unclear Thesis does not address task Lacks argument Thesis is not placed appropriately