Understanding How To Write A Thesis Statement Essay
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Understanding How To Write A Thesis Statement Essay
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What Is A Thesis Statement?
A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the main point of your paper. It should describe your argument and provide the reader with a sense of direction.
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Explain what is a thesis statement to the students and how they should use them in their essays.
Structuring A Thesis Statement
The thesis statement should give the reader an idea of how the essay will be structured. It should be clear, concise, and able to capture the reader's attention.
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Walk the students through how to structure a thesis statement and what kind of information should be included.
Creating A Thesis Statement
When creating a thesis statement, it should be clear and specific. Avoid flowery language and unspecific topics. Answer the essay topic in one succinct sentence.
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Provide examples of how to create a thesis statement and have the students try to create one for the essay topic.
Analyzing Thesis Statements
Once you have created a thesis statement, it is important to analyze it to make sure it is strong. Ask yourself: Does it answer the essay question directly?
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Have the students analyze a few thesis statements and discuss the pros and cons of each one.
Revising Thesis Statements
If your thesis statement is not strong enough, it may need to be revised. Make sure the statement is specific, clear and addresses the topic fully.
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Give examples of how to revise a thesis statement and have the students practice revising their own statements.
Using Supporting Evidence
Once you have created a strong thesis statement, it is important to back it up with supporting evidence. Use evidence to prove your argument.
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Discuss examples of evidence that can be used in an essay to support a thesis statement and have the students practice finding evidence to support their thesis statements.
Writing The Body Of The Essay
Once you have created a strong thesis statement and found supporting evidence, you can begin to write the body of the essay. Each body paragraph should be well structured.
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Explain to the students how to structure their body paragraphs and what kind of information should be included in each one.
Creating An Outline
Before you begin writing, it is a good idea to create an outline. An outline should list all of the main points of your essay, providing you with a plan to follow.
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Discuss the importance of creating an outline and have the students practice creating one for the essay topic.
Writing The Introduction
The introduction should be used to capture the reader’s attention. It should introduce the main idea of the essay and provide the reader with a preview of what the essay will be about.
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Explain what the introduction is used for and have the students write their own introduction for the essay topic.
Writing The Conclusion
The conclusion should be used to summarize the main points of the essay. Make sure to restate the thesis statement and provide a short overview of the evidence used to support it.
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Discuss how to write a conclusion and have the students practice writing one for the essay topic.
Drafting & Revising
Once the essay has been written, it is important to go through it and make sure it is clear and concise. Read through your work and make any changes that are needed.
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Have the students go through their essays and make changes to improve them.
Proofreading & Editing
Once the essay has been revised, it is important to proofread and edit it. Make sure to check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes.
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Walk the students through the process of proofreading and editing their essays.