4A1 - Topic sentences

What does a thesis statement consist of?
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What does a thesis statement consist of?

Slide 1 - Open vraag

Thesis statement
A thesis statement consists of a thesis (your opinion) and a road map (your reasons). 

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

What language characterizes a thesis? Name two things.

Slide 3 - Open vraag

Thesis statement: language
Thesis statement is written in the third person (it is your opinion, but state it as a fact. No 'I think' or 'in my opinion')
Use strong, persuasive language language
  • Modals: should, must, have to ​
  • Comparatives or superlatives 

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Example
Corporal punishment should be banned all over the world because it harms children physically and mentally.

Physical punishment must be prohibited because children could get seriously hurt and teachers could abuse their power. 

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Share your topic sentence.

Slide 6 - Open vraag

Topic sentences
A topic sentence is the first sentence of your body paragraph, in which you present the argument that you will develop in that paragraph.
Your topic sentences reflect the arguments in your road map: they are more elaborate versions of those arguments. 

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Thesis statement vs. topic sentence
A thesis statement tells what the entire essay is about.
Position: last sentence of introduction

A topic sentence tells what a body paragraph is about
Position: first sentence of body paragraphs

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Thesis statement to topic sentence
Corporal punishment should be banned all over the world because it harms children physically and mentally.


First of all, physical punishment can seriously harm children

Secondly, physical punishment can cause a serious trauma in children. 

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Three elements are required in your topic sentences:
1. A linking word (of sequencing ideas);
2. A reference to your thesis (not 'it')
3. Your argument (in different words than your road map)

First of all, physical punishment can seriously harm children.

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

 Some useful linking words to introduce/sum up arguments:
  • The first/second/third reason why..
  • Another reason why ... / Another important point is ...
  • First / Secondly / Thirdly ..
  • Moreover / Furthermore / Additionally / In addition to...
  • Not only .. but also ..

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Assignment
Turn your thesis statement into two topic sentences.

Write this down in your notebook. 


Slide 12 - Tekstslide

Share your topic sentences

Slide 13 - Open vraag

Body paragraph 1 + 2
Your body paragraphs should follow the 'SEXI' structure:
  • Statement: Give the topic of your paragraph (argument)
  • Explanation: Explain the topic sentence > provide more explanation on the subject
  • Example: Provide an example to illustrate your argument.
  • Importance: Conclude your paragraph by explaining why your point is important (but do not repeat your thesis). 

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Assignment (homework)
Develop your topic sentences into two full body paragraphs using the SEXI method. 


Slide 15 - Tekstslide

What is not a good linking word for your first paragraph?
A
First
B
The first reason why
C
At first
D
First of all

Slide 16 - Quizvraag

What is not a good linking word for your second body paragraph?
A
The second reason why
B
Secondly
C
Furthermore
D
Thereafter

Slide 17 - Quizvraag