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1. Background information
2. Original definition
3. Anecdote
4. Question
5. Quotation
6. Surprising statement
7. Contradiction
8. Fact or statistic
PCW p. 53-54
See BH p. 30 (green table) for more
Biology
Literature
An effective thesis statement:
1. states a position that needs explanation and support
2. is focused
3. is concrete
4. is not too broad or too narrow
5. stands up to the "so what" test
BH p. 19-23
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Think, Ink, Pair, Share
The thesis shouldn't be:
1. a statement of fact.
2. a question.
3. too broad.
4. too narrow.
5. vague.
6. an announcement.
7. an opinion.
As a group, create "bad" thesis statements based on these 5 common problems.
Create two "bad" thesis statements, then revise them according to the suggestions on pages 22 and 23 of BH.
BH p. 72-73
is broad
1. calls back to the thesis statement (UP)
2. tells what the paragraph will be about (DOWN)
A topic sentence makes a promise.
Let's say my thesis statement is:
Ms. Clark's dogs, Zelda and Morty, are
the cutest and cuddliest dogs ever.
(Yes, Ms. Clark is this #basic.)
What have I promised to talk about in my paper?
What could my topic sentences be?
My examples, evidence, or support?
Support should be (PCW 58-59):
1. relevant, 2. specific, 3. adequate, 4. representative, and 5. documented
PCW p. 55-60
All body paragraphs are:
Your essay genre will decide the best way to organize your points.
1. Review key points
2. Restate thesis in different words
3. Recommend a course of action
4. Prediction
5. Quotation
PCW p. 61
See BH p. 36 (green table)
for more
ENG101 is about breaking the five-paragraph essay. Why?