GLA7 Writing a Thesis Statement Or how to say what you plan on saying...

Elements of a thesis statement must be in sentence form must include the topic must include your position on the topic

Read and highlight the product statement... Confucius’ teachings improved China’s civilization. Research/Read Articles: what were Confucius’ teachings and how did they influence the civilization.

Thesis must be in sentence form Confucius had a significant influence on the civilization in China because he believed that everyone had a right to education regardless of their social status.

Must include the topic Confucius had a significant influence on the civilization in China because he believed that everyone had a right to education regardless of their social status.

Must include your position on the topic Confucius had a significant influence on the civilization in China because he believed that everyone had a right to education regardless of their social status.

Include your topic statement in your introduction: should be in sentence form should NOT be the first sentence should not launch the topic

See, that wasn’t all that hard!