2. The Thesis Statement A Road Map for Your Essay 1.Complete the capitalization practice. 2. Copy down your HW.

3. The Thesis Statement A Road Map for Your Essay ESSAY Introduction Thesis Statement Body Paragraph #1 Body Paragraph #2 Body Paragraph #3

4. Introduction Thesis Statements After you have brainstormed and you have some main ideas of what you would like to write in your essay, you can begin thinking about writing a thesis statement. What’s a thesis statement????

5. A thesis statement: (1). is ONE complete sentence that explains the content of essay. (2). states the main ideas of EACH paragraph to help a reader know how the essay will be organized. (3). is the LAST sentence in the introductory and FIRST sentence in the concluding paragraph. Definition Thesis Statement

6. Location Example Maya Angelou is an accomplished African-American author in the United States. While growing up, she suffered tremendous hardship. Some of her most difficult life events are portrayed in novels and poems such as, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and, Still I Rise. Her written works often include strong themes such as perseverance through trials, love for family, and passionate optimism. The thesis statement comes at the end of the introductory paragraph. This sentence tells the reader that he/she can expect to read more about how Maya Angelou expresses these themes in her writing.

7. In thesis statements, you should avoid using statements like, “This essay will discuss…” or “I’m going to write about…”. Try to write a thesis statement that captures your reader’s attention without announcing your main topic and stating the obvious. Look at the examples below. Key Features Don’t State the Obvious

8. Key Features Don’t State the Obvious In this essay, I am going to discuss the effects of long-term drug abuse. Long-term drug use can have disastrous effects on one’s relationships, career, and health.

9. Don’t State the Obvious Another Example This essay will discuss some ways America can fight teenaged drug abuse. America can fight teenaged drug abuse by educating young people on its dangers, by being good role models and by enforcing stringent laws.

10. Assessment Review A. “I buried the axe in her brain” (Poe ). B. Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre stories are deeply suspenseful. C. As the creator of the short story, Poe drew his readers in with these disturbing characters and twisted plots. D. In fact, many of his short stories share similar traits. E. Poe’s short stories have, and continue to, entertain readers due to his dark characters, twisted plots and suspenseful endings.

11. Application Take out the essay you are deeply revising. BOX your thesis statement. class example:

12. Application Class Example: Surpassing my mile-time and overcoming my struggles in math are two challenges I face and plan on conquering.

13. Application Class Example: Cell phones are essential to our daily existence as they keep us safe, organized and connected.

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