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* SECTION: WRITING!
DRAFT YOUR THESIS
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This part is REALLY, REALLY easy! If you have your outline, you have your thesis statement.
Your thesis statement states the subject (outline sentence 1) and the three points you will be
discussing in your essay (outline sentences 2, 3 and 4).
YOUR THESIS WILL BE ONE SENTENCE.
Here is the equation you will follow when drafting your thesis:
THESIS = stating the main idea + point 1 + point 2 + point 3
EXAMPLE
OUTLINE:
Main idea statement: Fall Out Boy has just released their new album and everyone should go
buy it.
Point 1: To begin with, this is their first album in over two years.
Point 2: Next, this album features 11 brand new songs.
Point 3: Finally, the lead singer, Patrick Stump, has an incredibly unique voice.
THESIS: Fall Out Boy has just released their new album, and everyone should go buy it because they
haven’t released an album in over two years, 11 new songs are featured and the lead singer’s voice is
different than any other.
THESIS EXPLANATION:
From main idea
THESIS: Fall Out Boy has just released their new album, and everyone should go by it because they haven’t
released an album in a few years, 11 new songs are featured and the lead singer’s voice is different than
any other.
From point 1
From point 2
From point 3
Now, try an example!
Question: Explain why Red Lobster should open a restaurant in Cranberry Township.
Sample outline: Main idea statement: Red Lobster should open a restaurant in Cranberry Township.
Point 1: First, here aren’t any good seafood restaurants in Cranberry.
Point 2: Next, restaurants are always busy, so it would be nice to have another place to go.
Point 3: Finally, Red Lobster has a menu that features delicious seafood and meat dishes.
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THESIS PRACTICE
1.
PERSUADE MRS. PILE TO LET YOU BABYSIT HER DAUGHTER, CADENCE.
Main idea statement: Mrs. Pile should let me babysit her daughter, Cadence.
Point 1: First, I have a younger sibling, so I know how to take care of young children.
Point 2: Next, I have taken a babysitting course and am certified in CPR.
Point 3: Finally, I am very responsible and enjoy spending time with children.
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCHOOL LUNCH?
Main idea statement: My favorite school lunch is the pulled pork pretzel bun sandwich.
Point 1: First, the pretzel bun is warm and has a delectable soft texture.
Point 2: Second, the pulled pork is very tender and is coated in a delicious BBQ sauce.
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TELL WHY HOMEWORK OVER THE WEEKEND SHOULD BE BANNED.
Main idea statement: Homework over the weekend should be banned.
Point 1: To begin, the weekend is a student’s only free time.
Point 2: Additionally, most students have activities on the weekends and don’t have time for homework.
Point 3: Lastly, the weekend should be devoted to enjoying family, not doing school work.
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DESCRIBE TO A PERSON WHO HAS NEVER HAD A DONUT WHAT THE EXPERIENCE IS LIKE TO EAT ONE.
Main idea statement: It is simply delightful eating a donut.
Point 1: First, the texture of the donut is light and fluffy.
Point 2: Also, the sweet icing and sugary sprinkles make your taste buds smile.
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