This document provides an example thesis statement and instructions for students to practice creating their own thesis statements. It asks students to take given topics and turn them into thesis statements expressing their own opinion on the topic along with 2-3 supporting reasons. The example thesis argues that controlling the pet population through spaying and neutering is important because it helps prevent unwanted animals, improves pet health, and reduces animal behavior issues. Students are then asked to take the topic "Changing high schools" and develop their own thesis statement expressing their view and reasons.

1. Thesis Statement
Name ___Megan Spasenoski___ Date ___10/21/14___ Period ___6th___ Practice: Creating Thesis
Statements
Part One: Using what you have learned in English class, change the following topics into thesis
statements. Remember: subject + the side of the argument + 3 main points = thesis. State your own
opinion on the topic along with 2–3 reasons for support.
THIS IS FORMAL WRITING. Example– Topic: Controlling the pet population through spaying and
neutering Thesis: Controlling the pet population through spaying and neutering is very important
because it helps prevent the birth of unwanted and neglected animals. It also improves a pet's health
and reduces unruly behavior in animals. 1. TOPIC: Changing high schools
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