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TITLE: Writing Tips:Thesis Statements

TOPIC: Thesis Statement of An Academic Text
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SCRIPTWRITER Zesa S. Mino, Ph.D
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OBJECTIVES: After watching the video, the learners should be able to;
1. define thesis statement;
2. identify the various techniques in locating thesis
statement; and,
3. formulate thesis statement of the texts.
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3OVERLAY POF GREETINGS

4Good day!

5TEXT OVERLAY: TEACHER ZESA

6I am Teacher Zesa.

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8Welcome to our English class.

9TEXT OVERLAY OF MOTIVE QUESTION AND PICTURE OVERLAY OF THESIS

10STATEMENT AND QUESTION MARK

11Today, you are going to learn how to formulate a thesis statement, & the useful tips in

12making one.

13TEXT OVER LAY OF THESIS STATEMENT AND ITS DEFINITION

14Every paper you write should have a main point, a main idea, or central message. The

15argument or arguments you make in your paper should reflect this main idea. The sentence

16that captures your position on this main idea is what we call a thesis statement.

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18Thesis statement focuses your ideas into one or two sentences. It should present the topic of

11 19your paper and also make a comment about your position in relation to the topic. Your thesis

20statement should tell your reader what the paper is about and also help guide your writing and

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1keep your argument focused.

2TEXT OVERLAY OF QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN FORMULATING A THESIS

3STATEMENT & THE FIRST QUESTION

4This time, we will learn what are the questions to ask when formulating a thesis statement.

5These questions will surely help you in formulating an effective thesis statement. The first

6question to consider in formulating thesis statement is, Is your thesis statement specific?

7Your thesis statement should be as clear and specific as possible. Normally you will continue

8to

9refine your thesis as you revise your argument, so your thesis will evolve and gain definition

10as you obtain a better sense of where your argument is taking you.

11TEXT OVERLAY OF IS YOUR THESIS STATEMENT TOO GENERAL?

12The second question in formulating a thesis statement is, Is your thesis statement too general?

13Your thesis should be limited to what can be accomplished in the specified number of pages.

14Shape your topic so that you can get straight to the "meat" of it. Being specific in your paper

15will be much more successful than writing about general things that do not say much. Don't

16settle for three pages of just skimming the surface.

17TEXT OVERLAY OF IS YOUR THESIS STATEMENT CLEAR?

18The third question in formulating a thesis statement is, Is your thesis statement clear? Your

19thesis statement is no exception to your writing. It needs to be as clear as possible. By being

20as clear as possible in your thesis statement, you will make sure that your reader understands

21exactly what you mean. In order to be as clear as possible in your writing, unless you're

22writing a technical report, avoid technical language. Always avoid jargon, unless you are

23confident your audience will be familiar with it.

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1Now that you have learned the guide questions and tips in formulating a thesis statement.

2Let’s

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4have a quick activity. Listen carefully and attentively as I read to you an academic text. It is

5an article published online from Philippine News Agency. You are encouraged to read along

6with me. After listening to me, formulate your own thesis statement about the academic text I

7read.

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9LIMASAWA ISLAND MARKS QUINCENTENNIAL OF FIRST EASTER MASS

10A simple celebration was held Wednesday in the island town of Limasawa, Southern Leyte to

11mark the 500th anniversary of the First Easter Mass in the Philippines. Hundreds of pre-

12selected pilgrims, government officials, and Roman Catholic priests flocked to the island

13town

14to attend the solemn mass and thanksgiving program amid limitations brought by the

15coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. The celebration started through a traditional

16Latin mass at the Magallanes Shrine, followed by the enshrinement of the Señor Santo Niño

17de Limasawa and the blessing of the newly-renovated Sanctuary at the Triana Church, and

18mass at the Magallanes Shrine. One of the highlights is the fluvial procession of the pilgrim

19image of Señor Santo Niño de Cebu to Limasawa Island accompanied by Catholic bishops.

20Diocese of Maasin Bishop Precioso Cantillas said in his homily they insisted to celebrate

21despite movement restriction to remind Filipino Christians of God’s love. “I am so happy and

22grateful that even this time of pandemic that we are able to celebrate today this great gift,”

23Cantillas said. Limasawa Mayor Melchor Petracrota thanked national government agencies

24and the Catholic Church for the successful celebration despite the absence of key national

25officials due to the pandemic. The highest national official present was Office of the

26Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Assistant Secretary Jonjie Gonzales. “We are so
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1honored to have you on our island to remember those who have brought the faith in the

2Philippines despite rains. We should look back with gratitude and look forward with great

3hope,” Petracorta said. Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Charles John Brown was

4supposed to lead the mass, but he was not present due to an advisory limiting the travel of

5foreign dignitaries in the country.

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7The official issued a statement greeting the Diocese of Maasin for the celebration. “Five

8hundred years after the first Mass was offered in the archipelago, the Church in the

9Philippines is invited anew to ‘go forth” and become a community of authentic missionary

10disciples. The love of Christ made present in every celebration of the Holy Mass, impels us to

11proclaim the Gospel we have received to all the world,” Brown said. The earliest recorded

12mass in the Philippine territory was held in Limasawa on March 31, 1521. It was officiated

13by Fr. Pedro de Valderama, chaplain of the Magellan-Elcano expedition. That day in the

14Roman Catholic

15calendar was Easter Sunday. Joining the Mass were 50 expedition crew, including Ferdinand

16Magellan. Also in attendance were siblings Rajah Colambu of Limasawa and Rajah Siaiu of

17Butuan-Calaghan. After the mass, Magellan held a fencing exposition to amuse the rulers of

18Mazaua and Butuan. Afterward, a cross was planted at the highest peak in Limasawa.

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20Now that we are done reading the text, what possible thesis statement can you formulate?

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22If you answer, Limasawa, Southern Leyte celebrated its 500th anniversary of the First Easter

23Mass in the Philippines, you are correct! For more exercise, refer to your modules.

24TEXT OVERLAY OF CONCLUSION ABOUT THESIS STATEMENT

25Before we end, I want you to remember that a well-crafted thesis statement reflects well-

26crafted ideas.
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1TEXT OVERLAY OF WRITERS CHARATERISTIC

2It signals a writer who has intelligence, commitment, and enthusiasm.

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5That’s a wrap for today. Have fun in learning!

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7This is Teacher Zesa, bidding goodbye. See you on the next video!

8CBB

9REFERENCES

10ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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Prepared and Written by: Attested by:

ZESA S. MINO, Ph.D SALVADOR A. ARTIGO JR.

SHS T-III, Sogod NHS EPS-English

Quality Assured by: Noted by:

PRECIOUS RHOILYN ROSALES LIZA L. DEMETERIO EdD

JHS, T - I Chief, CID