This document discusses thesis statements in academic texts. It provides learning objectives about identifying, creating, and appreciating thesis statements. It defines a thesis statement as the main idea or purpose of an academic text that serves as a roadmap. The document explains that a thesis statement can be found at the beginning, middle or end of a text and that reading the entire text and writing a summary can help identify the thesis statement. It then provides prompts for writing thesis statements on various topics.

1. FORMULATING
THESIS
STATEMENTS OF
ACADEMIC TEXTS

2. Content Standard
The learner acquires knowledge
of appropriate reading strategies
for a better understanding of
academic texts.

3. Performance Standard
The learner produces a
detailed abstract of information
gathered from the various
academic texts read.

4. Learning Objectives
States the thesis statement of an academic text
Code: (CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-6)
 Identify thesis statements from academic texts
 Create thesis statements from academic texts
 Display appreciation on the importance thesis
statements in academic texts

5. Decipher the Secret Message
What is the secret message in the
sentence below?
“THE Sea IS calm and I am on the
Seashore TAking my TimE,
enjoying the moMENT.

6. Thesis Statement
– is the main idea of main point of an
academic texts. It serves as the road map
of the text you are reading. Simply, the
thesis statement provides direction or
purpose to the text. It can be expressed
anywhere in the passage you are
reading. It can be seen at the beginning,
middle, or end of the text.

7. Sequence Me if You Can
_________ Look for something in the text that
essentially the same thing as your
summary in step 2.
_________ If your summary is accurate, you
have found the thesis statement.
_________ Read the whole text.
_________ Write one or two sentences that
summarize the text.

8. Thesis Statement Prompt
1. Prompt: Explain the impact of social media on the study habits of students
Thesis Statement: _______________________________________________
2. Prompt: Discuss the environmental consequences of plastic use
Thesis Statement: _______________________________________________
3. Prompt: Reflect on a significant event in your life and its impact on your
personal growth
Thesis Statement: _______________________________________________
4. Prompt: Examine the influence of social media in political discourse
Thesis Statement: _______________________________________________
5. Prompt: Analyze the role of government in addressing climate change
Thesis Statement: _______________________________________________