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

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. See, that wasn’t all that hard!