1. Perfect Thesis Statement explains..
Topic: The problem or subject.
Your Position: Your opinion on the subject
Why: The reasons for your opinion.

2. Here’s a simple thesis statement:
Topic - (subject) Cell phone use while driving
Your Position – (opinion) is harmful
Why – (because) because it puts the driver and other drivers at risk.

3. Now let’s add some adjectives & more descriptive verbs
Topic - (subject) Texting and making calls on a cell phone, while driving
Your Position – (opinion) is hazardous and often deadly
Why – (because) because it puts not only the driver, but also their passengers, other drivers,
and pedestrians at risk of injury or death.

4. Simple Thesis Statement
Topic - (subject) Eating disorders
Your Position – (opinion) can be attributed to the media
Why – (because) because the portrayal of thin and beautiful models puts pressure on the average teen.

5. Now let’s add some adjectives & more descriptive verbs
Topic - ( subject) Teenage eating disorders
Your Position – (opinion) can be attributed to the media’s bombardment of ultra thin models and actresses
Why – (because) because it pressures teens to have the same look and body, even though it is grossly unhealthy.

6. Now it’s your turn!!! Topic - ( subject) Your Position – (opinion)
Why – (because)

7. Now add some descriptive verbs, adjectives, and adverbs
Topic - ( subject)
Your Position – (opinion)
Why – (because)

8. Now on the back of your note card, write a complete thesis sentence.
Replace one or two words in each of the three areas, with an even more descriptive word or words, as you accurately record your revised and focused thesis sentence.

9. On-Line forum
Open your and find the invitation to join the Thesis Statement forum.
Enter your name in the left column
Enter your polished thesis statement.
Read other statements and comment on one of them (include your name in the comment).

10. Check your DAILY to see if I have required a revision or resubmission of your THESIS STATEMENT. Checking is your: *RESPONSIBILITY*