A thesis statement is a complete sentence
that contains one main idea. This idea controls
the content of the entire essay. A thesis
statement that contains subpoints also helps a
reader know how the essay will be organized.
Look at the introductory paragraph below. See
if you can identify the thesis statement and
subpoints.
EXAMPLE OF THESIS STATEMENT
When I was young,I always knew that I wanted to become a teacher someday.
When played,would often gather my dolls together and pretend to teach them
how to do math problems or how to read a book.As I grew older,my desire to
become an ESL teacher became clearer as I did some volunteer teaching
overseas and in the United States.As I look back on my reasons for becoming
a teacher,there are three reasons that stand out.They are my love for the
English language,my innate interest in how people learn, and my desire to help
other people.
KEY FEATURES
ü states the main idea of the essay in a complete
sentence, not in a question.
ü is usually at the end of an introduction
ü states an opinion or attitude on a topic. It doesn't just
state the topic,itself.
ü often lists subtopics.
ü does not directly announce your main topic.
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