Lesson 4 Writing a Thesis Statement.pdf

Lesson 4:  Define thesis statement Identify the parts of a thesis statement know the steps in writing a thesis statement -is the central idea of a text. -summarizes the topic and the arguments of the writer about the topic. is the sentence that contains the subject of a paragraph. ...

Lesson 4:  Define thesis statement Identify the parts of a thesis statement know the steps in writing a thesis statement -is the central idea of a text. -summarizes the topic and the arguments of the writer about the topic. is the sentence that contains the subject of a paragraph.  -is the - is the sentence that central contains the idea of subject of a the whole paragraph. paper.  Explicit Implicit Analytical An analytical thesis states the topic of your paper, what specifically you analyzed, and the conclusion(s) you reached as a result of that analysis. Argumentative An argumentative thesis states the topic of your paper, your position on the topic, and the reasons you have for taking that position. Expository An expository thesis statement states the topic of your paper and lists the key aspects of your topic that will be discussed in the paper.  Narrative A narrative thesis statement is a concise summary or main point of your personal story or experience.  Topic Position Reason/s Concession  Topic Subject of the text  Position your stand on the topic  Reason/s explanation and justification of your position. Concession an opposing viewpoint on the topic. Identify the details by part. Topic: Regulating Children’s Mobile Gaming Position: Parents should regulate the amount of time their children spend on mobile gaming. Reasons: Inhabits social interaction It shortens children’s attention span It is not always intellectually stimulating Concessions: M o b il e g am in g c an b e e d u c a t i o n a l Topic: Are we too dependent on technology? Position: Reason/s: Concessions: