State the thesis statement of an academic

text (CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-la-c-6)

Specific Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Enumerate characteristics of a good thesis

statement;
2. Discuss ways on how to write an effective
thesis statement;
3. Identify whether the thesis statement is weak
or strong;
4. Write thesis statement for a given topic
sentences.
STATE THE
THESIS
STATEMENT
OF AN
ACADEMIC
TEXTS
LESSON OUTLINE
 What is thesis statement?
 Why do we have to write a thesis
statement?
 What are the characteristics of a
good thesis statement?
 How to write an effective thesis
statement?
 Tips in writing an effective topic
sentence
 Identifying weak or strong thesis
statement
Instructions: Each set contains one topic, one thesis statement, and two supporting
sentences. Label each item as T for the topic, TH for the thesis statement, and S
for supporting sentences.
Set A.

____1. People listen to audiobooks while doing other tasks, such as commuting
or
Exercising.
____2. Audiobooks are more convenient than printed books for several reasons
____3. Listeners hear dramatization of a printed by actual author or an actor.
____4. Audiobooks.

a. S, TH, S, T
b. S, S, T, TH
c. TH, S, S, T
Set B.

A.A radiologic technology degree allows a person to work in medical settings

where x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, sonograms and other diagnostic imaging is
needed.
B.There are many careeropportunities for those in the medical sciences.

C.A person who obtains a degree in phlebotomy is able to work as a clinical

laboratory technician.

D.Medical science

a. T, TH, S, S

b. S, S, TH, T

c. TH, S, S, T
Set C.
A. Study skills
B. Time management is essential when juggling

deadlines and other opportunities.

C. Notetaking provides a student with the opportunity
to review information later.
D. Strong study skills are needed if you want to
be successful in college.

a. S, T, TH, S
b. T, S, S, TH
c. TH, S, T, S
Set D.
A. Shingles
B. People should be aware of the symptoms of
shingles, a neurological disease.
C. Burning pain is one of the first symptoms of
shingles
D. Painful skin rash and blisters often follow the
burning pain.

a. T, TH, S, S
b. S, S, TH, T
c. S, TH, T, S
Set E.
A. Dogs should be trained at an early age.
B. A puppy can be housebroken as soon as
he or she is brought home.
C. Dogs
D. A puppy should be trained not to bite or
“mouth” people, especially children.

a. T, S,TH, S
b. S, S, TH, T
c. S, S, T, TH
WHAT IS A THESIS
STATEMENT?
What is a Thesis Statement?

●A controlling idea about the topic that the • The thesis statement may be
writer is attempting to prove. It is usually expressed or implied.
found at the beginning of the text or at the
end of it.

●The central idea of a multiple-paragraph

composition. A one-sentence summary that
guides, controls, and unifies ideas when
writing a paper. In simple terms, all other
ideas present in a text revolve around the
thesis statement.
Why do we have to
write a thesis
statement?
Why do we have to write a thesis statement?

We must write thesis statement:

 to test your ideas by narrowing them into a

sentence or two
 to better organize and develop argument

 to provide the reader with “guide” to the argument

What are the
characteristics of a good
thesis statement?
● A good thesis statement takes a stand on the
prompt.

● A good thesis statementis specific.

●A good thesis statement is unified and

expresses one main idea.

● A good thesis statement does not simply

state
a fact but sets the stage for analysis of
a topic.
 A thesis statement, unlike a usual topic or titles, uses
a complete sentence. Consider the following
statements.

“Necessity of a college education” This is more of a title than a

“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
his/her perspective of the world”.
thesis statement
Although it is a sentence, this
statement is broad
This is an example of an accurately
written Thesis statement; it has one
subject and at least two arguments.
Generating a thesis statement can be done through various
methods. Consider the following:

Topic: Jogging
Question: Why jogging is beneficial?
Thesis Statement: Jogging is beneficial because it
positively affects physical well-being and mental
fitness.

As shown above, one strategy that you can use in writing a thesis
statement is through asking a question. After identifying the
topic, ask questions that would answer multiple details. The answer
to this question is most likely your thesis statement.
Consider another example.

Topic: Tagaytay

Question: (1) Is Tagaytay City an enthralling city of the South

(2) Why is Tagaytay City considered an enthralling city of the

South?

Thesis Statement: (1) Tagaytay City is an enthralling city of the

South.

(2) Tagaytay City is an enthralling city of the South because of its

beautiful landscape, amazing people and sumptuous food.
 The topic in the example above is “Tagaytay City.” The
first question which was generated may be answered by a
thesis statement with implied or abstract details. The second
question, on the other hand, may be answered by a thesis
statement with explicit and concrete details. Note that both
versions of the thesis statement are acceptable.
HOW TO WRITE AN
EFFECTIVE THESIS
STATEMENT
1. It should be written in a complete sentence with clearly
stated subject.
2. It should not be too narrow nor too broad, and it should

contain at least two details. If the details you generate are

already definite examples, then your thesis statement is too
specific. If you can only write general statements because there
are too many details, then it should be broad.

You can also try to list ideas to check the scope of your
topic. If you cannot list at least two details, it is too narrow;
if you list too many information to be able to discuss it
well, your topic is too broad.
3. Avoid an awkward thesis statement which states the obvious.
These statements usually start with the phrase “I will tell you…”
or “I will talk about…”
4. Enumerated details should have the same level of significance.
If one of the details can be classified under another detail, you
cannot omit.
5. It should not state an absolute fact, because it will not present any
central idea that can developed further. It should have a point.
TIPS IN WRITING AN
EFFECTIVE TOPIC
SENTENCE
1.It should follow the basics already discussed in
the thesis statement.
a. It must be written in a complete sentence and with a
clear subject.

b. It should not be phrased awkwardly, and it should not

state the obvious. An awkward topic sentence is
characterized by sentences that start with “I will tell
you…”
 2. It should contain one detail which is related to one of the details in the thesis statement.

Sample Thesis Statement:

Rizal Park, which is in Manila, is a reminder of our nationalism and revolution.
3. It should vary structure across paragraphs. If the topic
sentences are uniform throughout your essay, they might
seem monotonous to read. Varying the structure will also
enable you to stress important parts.

4. If the composition is just one paragraph, the topic

sentence should be straightforward.
SUPPORTING DETAILS
These details are pieces of information necessary to better understand the main
idea. They can be facts, reasons, testimonies, statistics, and experiments that
support the topic sentence.

Major Details directly support the topic sentence

Minor Details directly support the major details

Sample Paragraph

Tagaytay is an enthralling city of the South because of its stunning

landscape, hospitable people, and delicious foods. The city has a magnificent
scenery that never fails to capture the awe of its visitors. One major tourist spot
that exudes the beauty of Tagaytay is Taal Volcano, the smallest volcano in the
world. The lake which surrounds it is another attraction that cannot be missed.
The city is also characterized by the warmth of its people, the Caviteños. They
bring them their smiles as they welcome both local and foreign visitors. Aside
from these, Tagaytay is also known for its sumptuous native foods. Tourists who
drop by the city make it a point to try Tagaytay’s famous bulalo and other
delicacies.
Sample Paragraph

Tagaytay is an enthralling city of the South because of its

stunning landscape, hospitable people, and delicious foods. The city
has a magnificent scenery that never fails to capture the awe of its
visitors. One major tourist spot that exudes the beauty of Tagaytay
is Taal Volcano, the smallest volcano in the world. The lake which
surrounds it is another attraction that cannot be missed. The city is
also characterized by the warmth of its people, the Caviteños. They
bring them their smiles as they welcome both local and foreign
visitors. Aside from these, Tagaytay is also known for its sumptuous
native foods. Tourists who drop by the city make it a point to try
Tagaytay’s famous bulalo and other delicacies.
WEAK and STRONG
THESIS STATEMENT
Weak or Strong ?

School uniforms are beneficial for high school

students because they create a sense of unity, may
cut down on bullying, and are more affordable for
parents.
Weak or Strong ?

Technology is helpful.

The border should be eliminated or expanded