1. Thesis Statements

2. Thesis Statement O A short statement that summarizes the main point of your essay. O It is developed, supported and explained throughout your essay through the use of examples and evidence.

3. Thesis Statement O Thesis statement should be specific. O Only cover what will be discussed in your paper!

4. Thesis Statement O Your thesis statement should be the last sentence in your introduction. O There are 2 easy steps to take to create your thesis statement!

5. Step 1 O What are the main points that you researched? O List them now!

6. Step 2 O What did you determine about your 3 main points that you researched? O Write a statement about what you learned. O This will be your thesis statement!

7. Example O Topics Researched in the Medieval Ages: O Social Structure O Marriage O Work O Education in the working class

8. Example: Thesis Statement O The social structure of the middle class in Medieval England underwent many changes, especially in the areas of marriage, work, and education.

9. Final Tip O Your topic, or focus, may change as you write your paper O You may need to revisit your thesis statement after finishing your paper to make sure that it reflects exactly what you discussed in your paper!