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Writing Tips:  Thesis Statements
Writing – Thesis Statement Essay = An argument, you are trying to win. To win, you must know: Topic Your Opinion Reason/Evidence To win, you must be organized in your argument, so the reader can easily follow you.
In writing, the most important organization tool is the thesis statement. Like “Kites,” it directs and informs the reader where you are going. Basically: topic + opinion = naked thesis statement But, it still needs EVIDENCE to back it up! Writing – Thesis Statement
Examples of Thesis Statements Exercise is critical for good health because it stimulates blood flow, cleanses the body of toxins, and builds strong bones. While both Northerners and Southerners believed they fought against tyranny and oppression, Northerners focused on the oppression of slaves while Southerners defended their own right to self-government. So, it is really:  topic + opinion + reason/evidence  But, it can’t be too broad or too narrow. Writing – Thesis Statement
11. Formulas 	1. (something) (does something) because (reasons) 	2. Because (reasons), (something) (does something) 	3. Although (opposing evidence) (reasons) show (something) (does something) 	4. Although (opposing evidence) (something) (does something) because (reasons). Writing – Thesis Statement

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Thesis statement

  • 1. Writing Tips: Thesis Statements
  • 2. Writing – Thesis Statement Essay = An argument, you are trying to win. To win, you must know: Topic Your Opinion Reason/Evidence To win, you must be organized in your argument, so the reader can easily follow you.
  • 3. In writing, the most important organization tool is the thesis statement. Like “Kites,” it directs and informs the reader where you are going. Basically: topic + opinion = naked thesis statement But, it still needs EVIDENCE to back it up! Writing – Thesis Statement
  • 4. Examples of Thesis Statements Exercise is critical for good health because it stimulates blood flow, cleanses the body of toxins, and builds strong bones. While both Northerners and Southerners believed they fought against tyranny and oppression, Northerners focused on the oppression of slaves while Southerners defended their own right to self-government. So, it is really: topic + opinion + reason/evidence But, it can’t be too broad or too narrow. Writing – Thesis Statement
  • 5. 11. Formulas 1. (something) (does something) because (reasons) 2. Because (reasons), (something) (does something) 3. Although (opposing evidence) (reasons) show (something) (does something) 4. Although (opposing evidence) (something) (does something) because (reasons). Writing – Thesis Statement