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The Thesis
Statement
 Learning
At the end of the lesson, the learners
shall be able to:
1. define thesis statement;
Objectives 2. identify the various techniques in
locating thesis statement; and,
3. formulate thesis statement of the
texts.
 Let’s Recall by
Presenting each
group’s concept
paper
 Activity 1
Retelling “The Tiger
who came to tea.”
 Did you find the retelling
of the story difficult?
Why or why not?

Questions
What strategies did you
employ in order to retell
the story? Did you find
these strategies helpful?
Why or why not?
What is Thesis
Statement?
It is a statement that summarizes your topic and
declares your position on it.

It tells the reader how you will interpret the

significance of the subject matter under discussion.

It is a road map for the paper; in other words, it tells

the reader what to expect from the rest of the paper.
 In academic writing, the
Locating thesis is often explicit: it is
included as a sentence as
Explicit part of the text. It might be
and near the beginning of the
Implicit work, but not always–some
types of academic writing
Thesis leave the thesis until the
Statements conclusion.
 Locating
Explicit and
Works of literature, on the other hand,
Implicit usually do not contain a specific sentence
Thesis that sums up the core concept of the
Statements writing. However, readers 51 should
finish the piece with a good
understanding of what the work was
trying to convey. This is what’s called an
implicit thesis statement
 1. Where is your thesis
Four statement?
Questions You should provide a
to Ask thesis early in your essay --
When in the introduction, or in
longer essays in the second
Formulating paragraph -- in order to
Thesis establish your position and
Statement give your reader a sense of
direction.
2. Is your thesis statement
specific?
Your thesis statement
should be as clear and specific
as possible. Normally you will
continue to refine your thesis
as you revise your
argument(s), so your thesis
will evolve and gain definition
as you obtain a better sense
of where your argument is
taking you.
3. Is your thesis statement too
general?
Your thesis should be
limited to what can be
accomplished in the specified
number of pages. Shape your
topic so that you can get straight
to the "meat" of it. Being specific
in your paper will be much more
successful than writing about
general things that do not say
much. Don't settle for three pages
of just skimming the surface.
4. Is your thesis statement
clear?
Your thesis statement
is no exception to your
writing: it needs to be as clear
as possible. By being as clear
as possible in your thesis
statement, you will make sure
that your reader understands
exactly what you mean.
A thesis statement should

contain a topic (main idea of what you

are writing about)

contain an opinion about the topic (what

your attitude is toward the topic)
Which sentence is too broad to be
a good thesis statement?

A. One reason to live in Mountain

City is access to many wonderful
places to fish.
B. Mountain City is a great place to
live.
.
.
Which sentence is too wordy to be a
good thesis statement?
• Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the
Music makes people happy.
Rising TCAP Scores at Mountain
City Elementary
A fact
The average temperature for Mountain City
in winter is 34 and in summer is 75
degrees.

Better
The climate in Mountain City is ideal for
outdoor sports.
 A Fact

The recycling of one aluminum can

saves enough energy to run a TV
for three hours.
Examples of thesis
statements related to
Covid-19
Thesis Statement: The rise
of online shopping in the wake
of COVID-19 might lead to the
permanent closure of millions
of brick-and-mortar outlets.
Thesis Statement: Because many people might be
unwilling to vaccinate in country x due to their
reluctance towards a COVID-19 vaccine, the
government must ensure that mass awareness
campaigns regarding the need to vaccinate starts
prior to the launch of the vaccine.
Example of thesis statements
related to education
Thesis Statement: As physical
libraries become obsolete due to digital
devices, the government should fund
digital libraries instead of physical ones
to ease the economic burden of
students required to buy expensive e-
books.
Thesis Statement: The
government should digitize
libraries and provide increased
resources to support digital
devices, such as new computers,
high-speed internet connectivity
for remote devices and online
access to books.
Directions:

2) Tell if the statement is a good thesis statement.

In this essay I will discuss the crime

rate in Mountain City.
Directions:

Energetic exercise is a good way to

help relieve stress.
Directions:

Mountain City and Boone differ in

many ways.
Directions:

2) Tell if the statement is a good thesis statement.

This paper will consider the

advantages and disadvantages of
students having nightly
homework.
Directions:

Hate speech should be eliminated

for many reasons.
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Take out a piece of notebook paper
and number from 1 to 10.

In each of the following slides tell

whether the sentence is a good or
bad thesis statement.
 Good or Bad

3. Rap music is the best music

ever.
4. Although many people find
rap music offensive, it has
had a positive impact on
today’s youth.
5. I enjoy white water rafting.
6. The first white water rafting
trip can challenge a person
both in body and spirit.
 Good or Bad

7. Sixth grade students are

busy.
8. The life of a typical sixth
grade student is challenging
due to the need to succeed in
extracurricular activities.
Good or Bad
 Step 1: TOPIC
State the topic under consideration: cats
Step 3: Position + Rationale ( because- clause)

Your topic and issue = your position. Now, using a because-clause.

– Cats should be subject to leash laws because they are natural

wanderers.
Step 2: ISSUE
State the specific issue in the form of a
debating proposition (for something). The
issue usually answers the question
“what?” What about cats?
– Cats should be subject to leash laws.
What have I
learned
today?
 References:
https://slidemodel.com/thesis-statement-examples/#header-2-1
https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/don-honorio-ventura-technological-state-university/english-for-academic-and-
professional-purposes/eapp-q3-week4/20331117

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFp1uGTXo4Q
https://slidemodel.com/thesis-statement-examples/#header-2-1