THESIS STATEMENT

PARTS OF AN ESSAY
Essay
Introductio
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Body
Paragraphs
60 Conclusio
n
Introduction Body Paragraphs Conclusion
PARTS IN AN INTRODUCTION
Back Thes
grou is
Hook
nd of State
Topic ment
 WHAT IS A THESIS
STATEMENT?
Thesis statement is a complete sentence that
contains the main idea of an essay.
This idea controls the content of the whole
essay.
Contains sub points which helps readers aware
of how the essay will be organised.
 KEY FEATURES OF A THESIS
STATEMENT
Complete sentence.
At the end of the paragraph.
Express opinion and attitude.
List the sub topics.
Not stating the obvious.
COMPLETE SENTENCE
Example of compete sentence:
The fruit of Durians and Rambutans.
Durians, Mangosteen and Rambutans are few examples of Malaysian local fruits.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD
THESIS STATEMENT
State stance and main ideas using complete sentence
clearly and not using ambiguous sentences.
Answer the question/topic given.
Usually at the end of the first paragraph.
Lists subtopics of body paragraphs of an essay.
Correct grammar and low frequency vocabulary.
THANK YOU!