THESIS STATEMENT

and
READING OUTLINE
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Module 4
 1. What is a thesis statement?
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A. It is a declarative sentence which states
the focus or argument of the essay.
B. It is a sentence that elaborates the topic
sentence.
C. It is a sentence that tells the reader the
main idea of the paragraph.
 2. Which among the following is the best
thesis statement?
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A. Some athletes take steroids.
B. Athletes should not take steroids.
C. Steroids should be banned from athletic
competitions because they not only
endanger the health of the athletes, but
also give athletes an unfair advantage
 3. Which among the following is a better thesis
statement?
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A. The censoring of movies shown on television
is an invasive practice since it violates the
producer’s right to freedom of artistic expression
and the viewer’s right to freedom of choice.
B. I am opposed to the censoring of movies
shown on television. Movies made for theatres
should not be censored before being shown on
television.
C. The censoring of movies shown on television
is a controversial topic.
4. Which among the following is
NOT true about a thesis statement?
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A. It is a claim or stand that needs to
be developed in an essay.
B. It acts as an adequate support to
expound the main idea.
C. It must be debatable and
supported with evidence.
 5. What is an outline?

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A. A technique that uses free flow of ideas
by listing down everything that comes to
mind.
B.A technique that shows how the parts of
the text are related to one another as parts or
sections that are subordinate to a main idea.
C.A technique that links a word or phrase
to different related topics or ideas.
6. What is the difference between reading outline
from a writing outline?

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A.A reading outline is used as a guide to organize
ideas for an essay, while a writing outline is used
to get the main ideas of the text.
B.A reading outline is used to before writing the
first draft of an essay, while a writing outline is
used to understand the connection of ideas in a
reading text.
C.A reading outline is used to better comprehend
a text’s structure while a writing outline is used to
organize ideas for a cohesive and coherent text.
7. What are the two types of outlines?
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A. Topic and Sentence outlines
B. Letter and Number outlines
C. Heading and Subheading outlines
 Therefore…
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Thesis statement usually appears at
the conclusion of the introductory
paragraph of a paper. It offers a
concise summary of the main point
or claim of the essay, research paper,
etc. It is usually expressed in one
sentence, and the statement may be
reiterated elsewhere.
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1. It is commonplace to say that nationalism is one of the
most potent factors in the cultural development of a people.
Love of one’s own is essential in the equipment of all truly
civilized human beings; it is only safe and sensible basis for
the appreciation of things that pertain to others. Only those
who truly love their own country and people—their
tradition, history, and destiny—can develop a sincere
interest in, and admiration for, the tradition, history, and
destiny of other countries and peoples. Only they can
become genuine and cosmopolites, or “citizens of the
world.” -S.P. Lopez, “Return of the Primitive”
 Answer…
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It is commonplace to say that nationalism
is one of the most potent factors in the
cultural development of a people.
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2. The K12 program has allowed for more students to learn new
language, apart from English and Filipino. There are many
benefits of learning a language, that is, why you should see
learning a new language as a welcome challenge instead of a
burden. There is the fact that it boosts a student’s brain power
because your reading, memory, and problem solving skills are
sharpened. It also allows us to be exposed to new cultures and
thus increases our cultural sensitivity. There are a lot of people
who are more confident because they can express themselves in
different languages. Many career opportunities await those who
know another language. And these are just some of the reasons
why you should learn a new language.
 Answer…
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There are many benefits of learning a
language, that is, why you should see
learning a new language as a welcome
challenge instead of a burden.
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3. Tailgating another vehicle is unsafe and illegal.
Many rear-end collisions are caused by drivers
following too close to the vehicle in front of them. The
rule states that the driver must keep sufficient distance
from the vehicle in front in order to stop safely and
avoid a collision. Drivers should allow a minimum two
second’s gap between their vehicle and the one ahead.
At sixty kilometers an hour, this equates to thirty-three
meters; at a hundred it equates to fifty-five meters.
More distance is needed to safely stop in rain or poor
visibility.
 Answer…
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Tailgating another vehicle is unsafe
and illegal.
Reading Outline
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 Reading Outline is
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A reading outline is used to get the main
ideas of the texts that is already written. It
helps you understand the text's structure
more critically because you will have to find
the text's thesis statement and support. You
will better understand how a writer
connects and sequences the information in
the reading.
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