Thesis Statement.

Opinion Essay.
 Thesis Statement.
o It is a statement that tells the reader the topic of the essay, what you
think about it. It is the main point of the essay which will be developed
and supported by evidence.
o Thesis statement will be in the last part of the introduction.

o While writing the essay you will always go back to your TS.
 Thesis Statement & Topic
o A topic is the general subject of your essay.
ü Dogs

ü Libraries are essential resources for communities.

o A thesis statement is specific and argumentative. It is an opinion NOT a fact.

ü Small dogs are easier to keep than large dogs.

ü Libraries are essential resources for communities and should be funded more generously by

local municipalities.
 Thesis Statement from a Question.
oThesis statements are created from questions.
oThe TS is the answer to that question.
 Parts of a Thesis Statement.
o Topic-The general subject of the essay.
o Position-Your opinion, believe, view about the topic.

o Reasons-What supports your idea.

 Thesis Statement Example.
o Libraries are essential resources for communities and should be
funded more generously by local municipalities since they
provide immigrants with helpful information and opportunities
to connect with their new community.
 Avoid the following expressions…
o I am going to talk about...
o This essay will focus on…

o The subject in this essay is…

o I think this essay…

 Mistakes.
o Avoid general statements since they cannot be fully supported.
ü The school system is similar everywhere.

o Avoid including too many ideas.

o Study in groups has many advantages but also many disadvantages.

o Avoid thesis statements that cannot be debatable.

ü Canadian winters are longer and colder than Italian winters.