1. Thesis Statements

2. Strong Thesis Statements... Make an assertion The 1920s were full of corruption and deceit, as shown through the novel, The Great Gatsby. What assertion is being made?

3. Strong Thesis Statements... Make an assertion Are specific and narrow In the novel, A Separate Peace, Gene transforms from a naïve follower to a leader with a deeper understanding about life. How is this specific?

4. Strong Thesis Statements... Make an assertion Are specific and narrow Use excellent word choice The 1920s were full of corruption and deceit, as shown through the novel, The Great Gatsby. What words stand out?

5. Strong Thesis Statements... Make an assertion Are specific and narrow Use excellent word choice Are one sentence The 1920s were full of corruption and deceit, as shown through the novel, The Great Gatsby. What words stand out?

6. Strong Thesis Statements... Make an assertion Are specific and narrow Use excellent word choice Are one sentence Let the reader know what your essay is about The 1920s were full of corruption and deceit, as shown through the novel, The Great Gatsby. What should the main topics of each paragraph in this essay be?

7. A Formula for Thesis Statements Subject – Name your topic. This is usually given to you in the prompt of the essay. Ex: Thomas Black Bull’s transformation

8. A Formula for Thesis Statements Subject + Your main point – Your main point could be a specific feeling or stand on the subject Ex: Thomas Black Bull undergoes a dramatic transformation in When the Legends Die.

9. A Formula for Thesis Statements Subject + Your main point – Also may include specific details to support your main point. Ex: Thomas Black Bull’s transformation is dramatic as shown through his spirit and journey through the circle of life.

10. Strong Thesis Statements... Acceptable This book is about the 1920s. Strong

11. Strong Thesis Statements... Acceptable This book is about the 1920s. Strong The 1920s were full of corruption and deceit, as shown through the novel, The Great Gatsby.

12. Strong Thesis Statements... Acceptable The effect of automobiles is one theme of the novel. Strong

13. Strong Thesis Statements... Acceptable The effect of automobiles is one theme of the novel. Strong Automobiles were symbol of wealth and greed in the novel The Great Gatsby.

14. Strong Thesis Statements... Acceptable Many characters change in A Separate Peace. Strong

15. Strong Thesis Statements... Acceptable Many characters change in A Separate Peace. Strong In the novel, A Separate Peace, Gene transforms from a naïve follower to a leader with a deeper understanding about life.

16. Evaluating & Applying what we know.. Look at the student samples of thesis statements Identify strengths Suggestions for improvement?