Name: ____________________________________

Thesis Statement for Analytical Essay on Politics in a Superhero TV Show

1. Now that you know what a thesis statement is and how it is written, you must write a thesis
statement for your essay about politics on a superhero tv show. Remember that the thesis
statement should not be longer than one or two sentences, it should have a claim (your
interpretation of the media text formulated as a universal theme) and evidence (2-3 specific
features or elements of the media text that you will discuss to prove your claim in the order of
the essay body), and it should be written with correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and
capitalization.

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2. Use the following checklist to make sure your thesis statement complies with all the
requirements. Adjust if necessary.

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Criteria
Points

The thesis statement clearly includes both a claim and evidence component.

The claim of the thesis statement is universally applicable and demonstrates critical and
analytical skills.

The thesis statement clearly mentions 2-3 specific elements or features of the media text that
will be discussed to prove the claim in the order they will appear in the essay.

The thesis statement demonstrates excellent use of language, punctuation, and capitalization,
with no errors.

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