HELLO AND GOOD DAY

EVERYONE!
Opening Prayer
Attendance check!
Motivation
Direction:

Raise your hand if you "Agree" and remain

still if you “Disagree”to that statement
Motivation
Social media does more harm than good.
Motivation
School uniforms should be mandatory for all
students.
Motivation
Homework should be eliminated in schools.
Writing the Thesis
Statement
Objectives:

After going through to this discussion, you are expected

to:
a. Identify the key elements that make up a strong thesis
statement;
b. Reflect on personal experiences or prior knowledge to
generate insightful thesis statements; and
c. Present their thesis statement orally to the class,
demonstrating proper posture, eye contact, and voice
modulation.
 Writing the Thesis Statement

Thesis statement is a sentence that states the main idea of a

writing assignment and helps control the ideas within the paper.
It is not merely a topic. It often reflects an opinion or judgment
that a writer has made about a reading or personal experience.
 Characteristics of Writing the Thesis Statement
Clear
A thesis statement is clear if it is clearly understandable and is not
misleading to the main topic. It is also a strong declarative sentence.

Example:
1. The global decline in bee populations is a serious threat to our food
supply, as they play a pivotal role in pollination.

2. Digital detox weekends can lead to improved mental health, stronger

personal connections, and increased productivity.
 Characteristics of Writing the Thesis Statement
Clear
1. A clear thesis statement is one that readers can quickly understand and
that doesn't stray from the main topic.

2. When you're writing, you know, it's kind of like, sometimes you want to
be clear, so people know what you're talking about, but it's about the main
topic and stuff.
 Characteristics of Writing the Thesis Statement
Precise
It is straight to the point.

1. Children who consume more than two hours of screen time daily are at
a 50% higher risk for developing sleep disorders.

2. Introducing a 20-minute daily meditation practice can reduce stress

levels by 40% in adults aged 30-50.
 Characteristics of Writing the Thesis Statement
Precise
1. Social media can influence teenagers in various ways.

2. Excessive use of social media can lead to increased feelings of anxiety

and depression among teenagers.
 Characteristics of Writing the Thesis Statement
Restricted
A thesis statement is restricted if it sticks with the topic and do not go over
far beyond. It also give a more relative and clear scope of the topic.

1. For high school students in the US, implementing a later school start
time can lead to improved academic performance and reduced instances of
car accidents.

2. Urban rooftop gardening in New York City not only enhances local
biodiversity but also reduces the urban heat island effect.
 Characteristics of Writing the Thesis Statement
Restricted
1. Social media has revolutionized the way young people communicate.

2. Social media platforms, especially Instagram and TikTok, have

particularly influenced teenagers' self-expression and interpersonal
relationships in urban settings.
Purpose
1. What is my opinion?

2. What I am going to illustrate?

3. What I am going to define or argue in this article or

paper?
 Individual Activity
Example: Excerpt from Walt Whitman’s “O Captain, My Captain” (written following the assassination of Abraham
Lincoln)
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turning; Here captain! Dear father! This ram beneath you head; It is some dream that on the deck, you’ve fallen cold and
dead.
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 Duo Perspectives: Crafting Collaborative Thesis Statements
Example: Excerpt from Walt Whitman’s “O Captain, My Captain” (written following the assassination of Abraham
Lincoln)
Direction
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bouquets and ribbon’d wreaths- for you the shores a-crowding; For you they call, the swaying ass, their eager faces
turning; Here captain! Dear father! This ram beneath you head; It is some dream that on the deck, you’ve fallen cold and
dead.
Thank you for
listening!