The document discusses the concept of a thesis statement, which articulates the main point of a paper and what the author aims to prove. It provides examples illustrating effective thesis statements related to recycling and school uniforms. The thesis statement serves as a guide for the arguments and evidence presented in the writing.

1. Lesson 04
WITH TEACHER STEPHANIE
English in Academic
Professional Purposes

4. THESIS
STATEMENT
Sentence that tells the reader what
your paper is about and what you are
trying to prove. Its the main point you’ll
discuss and support with evidence
throughout your writing.

6. For instance, in an essay about the importance of
recyling, a thesis statement should be :
RECYCLING IS CRUCIAL BECAUSE IT CONSERVES
NATURAL RESOURCES, REDUCES WASTE, AND
PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT.
ANOTHER EXAMPLE : IN AN ESSAY ARGUING THAT
SCHOOL UNIFORMS SHOULD BE MANDATORY,
THE THESIS STATEMENT MIGHT BE:
SCHOOL UNIFORMS SHOULD BE MANDATORY BECAUSE
THEY PROMOTE EQUALITY,REDUCE BULLYING, AND
SIMPLIFY GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL.

26. ACTIVITY