At the end of the session learners must have:

• given his/her own definition of the thesis

statement;
• developed a thesis statement using
questioning;
• generated the thesis statement of the given
academic text.
OBJECTIVES
Let’s Warm Up!
Within 5 minutes write a
paragraph about your CRUSH.
Make sure to have a central
idea in your paragraph.
TASK
Make sure to add a
TITLE to your work.
TASK
Next, exchange your
work with your
seatmate.
TASK
Read and UNDERLINE the
sentence which encapsulates
your seatmate’s idea of
his/her crush.
TASK
Afterwards, return the
paper to your seatmate and
confirm whether you got
the main idea correctly.
TASK
LEGENDS:
U = USUALLY
ST= SOMETIMES
S= SELDOM
N= NEVER
QUESTIONS
U ST S N

1. I look for the main idea of a text to understand what it is all about.

2. I read a paragraph carefully to get its topic sentence.

3. I use the title to make inferences about the purpose of the text.

4. I look for signal words or phrase to look for the main idea.

5. I observe the writing pattern of the author to find the topic

sentences in the paragraphs.

Self- audit
QUESTIONS
U ST S N

6. I look for the thesis statement to evaluate the author’s arguments.

7. I can summarize a text based on its thesis statement.

8. I can write the main idea in my own words to understand the text better.

9. I look for the topic sentence by looking for the sentence which discusses the key
word.
10. I look for the topic sentence using the details in the thesis statement.

TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL / 30

Self- audit
LET’S ASSESS!
 SCORING SCORE LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY

U = 3 POINTS 28-30 ADVANCED

ST= 2 POINTS 25-27 PROFICIENT
S= 1 POINT 23-24 APPROACHING
PROFICIENCY
N= O 21-22 DEVELOPING PROFICIENCY

20 and BEGINNING PROFICIENCY

BELOW
THESIS
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What is a
THESIS
statement?
Presents or describes the point
of the essay. It is also the
abstract or the executive
summary. ( Barrot &Sipacio, 2016)

Thesis Statement
Expresses the main idea and
organizes the entire research
report. ( Senn & Skinner, 2001)

Thesis Statement
Central idea of a multiple-paragraph
composition. One sentence summary
that guides, controls, and unifies ideas
when writing a paper. In simple terms,
all other ideas present in an essay
revolve around the thesis. ( Barrot, 2016)
Thesis Statement
Always remember…
• Determine FIRST the type of essay /
text you are planning to write.
(expository narrative, analytic, or
argumentative)
• Thesis statement, unlike a usual topic
or title uses a COMPLETE sentence.
Which one is
the Thesis
Statement?
Necessity of a college education
College education is important.
Getting a college degree is
important because it will equip a
student to become a professional in
his/ her chosen field and it will
widen her perspective of the world.
Let’s learn the
QUESTIONING
Strategy!
 Topic Jogging

Question Why is jogging beneficial?

Thesis Jogging is beneficial because it affects

Statement physical wellbeing and mental fitness.
 Topic Tagaytay City

1. Is Tagaytay City an enthralling city of the

South?
Question 2. Why is Tagaytay City considered as
enthralling city of the South?

1. Tagaytay City an enthralling city of the

Thesis South.
2. Tagaytay City is an enthralling city of the
Statement South because of its beautiful landscape,
amazing people, and sumptuous food.
Think of it…

Which is the BEST Thesis? Why?

1. Tagaytay City an enthralling city of the

Thesis South.
2. Tagaytay City is an enthralling city of the
Statement South because of its beautiful landscape,
amazing people, and sumptuous food.
How to Write an
Effective Thesis
Statement
1. Written in complete sentence
with clearly stated subject.
DON’T
Computers as helpful tools in teaching
DO
Computers can help teacher effectively impart the lesson.
2. Not too narrow or too broad.
DON’T
Many events in the history of the Philippines contributed to
the country’s changes.
DO
In the history of the Philippines, People Power I was one
of the major events which changed our county, especially
the culture, structure, and politics of the Philippines.
3. Avoid stating the obvious.
“I will tell you…” “I will talk about…”
DON’T
I will tell you about how the increase in the number of squatters
in Metro Iloilo can be attributed to the effects of overpopulation
and gentrification.
DO
An increase in the number of squatters in Metro Iloilo can
be attributed to the effects of overpopulation and
gentrification.
4. Enumerated details should have
equal importance. Delete redundant
details.
DON’T
Although Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) help raise the country’s economy,
add more revenues, and promote hospitality of Filipinos, the government has to
create more jobs so that OFWs do not have to leave their families.

DO
Although Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) help raise the country’s
economy, and promote the hospitality of Filipinos, the government has
to create more jobs so that OFWs do not have to leave their families.
5. Should not state an absolute fact.

DON’T
Rizal Park is located in Manila.

DO
Rizal Park which is located in Manila, is a
reminder of our nationalism and revolution.
LET’S
ENGAGE!
 ACTIVITY
Topic

Question

Thesis
Statement
Let’s assess
your
learnings!
Provide an accurate Thesis Statement
following the guidelines.
1. Irrelevance of Child Protection rights
2. Men and women are different.
3. Today, I think about how gender of job applicants affect the
judgment of employers when hiring.
4. Awareness of gender discrimination can lead to decrease of sexual
harassment, decline of domestic violence, and fewer cases of
spousal abuse.
5. English for Academic and Professional Purposes is an applied
subject in Senior High School.
How important is the knowledge of Thesis Statement in your
future career?

Cite real life situation in which thesis statement is applied.

What significant learning do you have today?

What part of the lesson do you like the most?

REFLECTION