The document provides guidance on constructing thesis statements and topic sentences for academic essays, targeted at English language learners. It discusses the stages of writing, including prewriting, organizing, writing, editing, and rewriting, emphasizing the importance of clarity and structure. Additionally, it addresses challenges faced by parents in raising children today, highlighting the impact of the internet and the demands placed on children for success.

1. Topic Sentence and Thesis Statement
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Technology
Pedagogy
Interaction
Reflection
Created by: RZP
Topic: Thesis Statement / Topic Sentence
Audience: English language learners
Date: April 2020
Learning to write

2. 2
Thesis statement
Topic sentence
Topic sentence
Topic sentence
Concluding statement

3. 3
Introduction
Thesis statement
Body
Paragraph 1:
Topic sentence
Paragraph 2:
Topic sentence
Paragraph 3:
Topic sentence
Conclusion
Body – paragraph 1
Body – paragraph 2
Body - paragraph 3
Introduction
Thesis statement
Conclusion
DESCRIPTION

4. 4
Raising children nowadays presents many
challenges for parents.
One of the biggest challenges that parents face
in the raising of children today is the Internet.
Another challenge that parents and caregivers
face today is the pressure for their children to
succeed both in school and in extra curricular
activities.
Adding to the challenges faced by parents
today is a radical change in attitudes regarding
discipline compared to the past.
Thesis statement
Topic sentences
Source: Adapted from sample essay by GP
DESCRIPTION

5. 5
SEQUENCE / PROCESS
Introduction
Thesis statement
Body
Paragraph 1:
Topic sentence
Paragraph 2:
Topic sentence
Paragraph 3:
Topic sentence
Conclusion
Para. 1
• INTRODUCTION
• Thesis statement
Para. 2
• PARAGRAPH
• Topic sentence 1
Para. 3
• PARAGRAPH
• Topic sentence 2
Para. 4
• PARAGRAPH
• Topic sentence 3
Para. 5
• CONCLUSION
• Restate thesis statement

6. 6
Thesis statement
Students writing an academic essay need
to consider many stages.
Stage 1
•Prewriting
•Questions, visuals, words, information, research
Stage 2
•Organizing
•Draft: thesis statement, topic sentence, graphic
representation
Stage 3
•Writing
•Final: thesis statement, topic sentence, graphic
representation
Stage 4
•Editing
•Peer-editing: paragraph and sentence structure, content
Stage 5
•Rewriting
•Final edits: Grammar, mechanics, organization, clarity
Source: Adapted from Susan Verner’s: http://busyteacher.org/11878-help-learners- writing-13-strategies.html
Topic sentences
The first two stages are related to
prewriting and organizing thoughts and
ideas related to the topic.
The third and fourth stages in the writing
process are the most important ones.
The fifth stage is also important since it
provides the writer one final chance to
review the paragraphs and check for
clarity, mechanics, and structure. SEQUENCE / PROCESS

7. 7
COMPARSION / CONTRAST
Introduction
Thesis statement
Body
Paragraph 1:
Topic sentence
Paragraph 2:
Topic sentence
Paragraph 3:
Topic sentence
Conclusion
Item A Item B
Similarities

8. 8
There are two similarities and one
difference between Item A and Item B.
One of the similarities between Item A
and Item B is the size.
Another similarity that is apparent in both
items is the price.
In addition to the two similarities mentioned,
an aspect that distinguishes the two items is
the purpose.
Thesis statement
Topic sentences Purpose
A
Purpose
B
Size
Price
COMPARSION / CONTRAST

9. Topic Sentence and Thesis Statement
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Images: Courtesy of Clipart
Technology
Pedagogy
Interaction
Reflection
Created by: RZP
Topic: Thesis Statement / Topic Sentence
Audience: English language learners
Date: April 2020
Learning to write