THESIS STATEMENT
AT THE END OF THE MODULE, YOU ARE
EXPECTED TO:
• Define thesis statement
• Identify the thesis statement in an academic paper
• Create examples to show how thesis statement is formulated
THESIS STATEMENT
• A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be
maintained or proved
• Tells the reader what will be in the paper
• Summarizes the main point of the paper
• It is a 1-2 sentences or about 30 to 40 words long
• Found at the end of the introduction, and it presents an
argument to the reader
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE THESIS
STATEMENT
• A strong thesis statement usually contains an element of uncertainty, risk or
challenge, meaning that it should offer a debatable claim that can be proven
or disproved in the essay
• An effective thesis statement is not just a statement of fact or a description of
a topic. Instead, it describes for the reader what the particular position of the
writer is on an issue, or his/her interpretation of the significance of a
particular idea.
• A thesis statement should not merely announce something or state a fact.
Rather, it should give an essay tension by introducing ideas that may
challenge the reader’s views.d
• It is important that a thesis statement is not too general
because the writer will not have enough space to cover
every possible aspect of the thesis statement.
• Example:
• General idea – gadget Narrow idea – wired headphones
• General idea – appliances Narrow idea – microwave oven
ANALYZE THE GIVEN WORD/PHRASE BELOW. ARRANGE IT
FROM THE NARROW IDEA (SPECIFIC) TO A GENERAL IDEA.
• Snack
• Commercially prepared food
• Food
• Ready packed food
• Instant ramen noodles
TRUE OF FALSE
1. A strong thesis statement usually contains an element of uncertainty, risk, or
challenge, meaning that it should offer a debatable claim that can be proven or
disproved in the essay.
2. A thesis statement should merely announce something or state a fact; it should given
an essay tension by introducing ideas that may challenge the reader’s view.
3. An effective thesis statement is not just a statement of fact or a description of a topic;
instead, it describes for the reader what the particular position of the writer is on an
issue, or his/her interpretation of the significance of a particular idea.
4. It is important that a thesis statement is too general
because the writer will not have enough space to cover
every possible aspect of the thesis statement.
5. Thesis statement is a part of your essay or an academic
paper.
WHICH IS A GOOD THESIS STATEMENT
[Link] are the deadliest insect in the world:
they kill more people than any other creature, due
to the disease they carry.
[Link] mosquitoes are the most dangerous insects of
in the world.
WHICH IS A GOOD THESIS STATEMENT
[Link] who are infected with corona virus need
immediate medical treatment because it can lead
to serious respiratory illness or even death.
[Link] virus can be fatal if not cured.
WHICH IS A GOOD THESIS STATEMENT
[Link] must save the environment.
[Link] should be aware of saving the
environment by means of proper education and
fostering ways on how to protect the
environment.
GENRES AND TYPES OF THESIS STATEMENT
Argumentative Essay (Make a claim)
• States the topic of your paper, your position on the topic, and the reasons
you have for taking that position
Death penalty should be implemented in the judicial system in our country
because of the increasing rate of heinous crimes in the Philippines.
Analytical essay
• Implies the breaking down of something into parts, or the discussion of
something in a way that it becomes a dissection of the whole
• It differs from other types of essays in that its primary goal is to
explain something bit by bit to enhance understanding.
The company’s advertising campaign for children reveals serious issues
regarding the misrepresentation of the nutritional content of its product.
Expository Essay
• A genre of essay that requires the student to investigate an idea, evaluate evidence,
expound on the idea, and set forth an argument concerning the idea in a clear and
concise manner
• This can be accomplished through comparison and contrast, definition, example the
analysis of cause and effect, etc.
The typical college student of the twenty-first century utilizes technology in a variety
of ways to complete academic assignments to interact socially with peers and family
and to access information.
Narrative Essay
• Telling a story
• This essay is often anecdotal, experiential and personal-allowing students
to express themselves in a creative and, quite often, moving ways.
My positive experiences with reading and writing throughout my childhood
led to an intense interest in literary pursuits through my lifetime.
Activity. Identify whether the statement is
TS – thesis statement, T – topic , P- position, or R-reason
1. Blended Learning
2. Eating well balanced diet and good lifestyle can lead to good nutrition, healthy and
long life.
3. Reading develops sound mind by means of increasing vocabulary , comprehension
skills and speaking skills.
4. Global warming is a controversial issue.
5. Intermittent diet
1. Can cause blurred vision, changes in sleeping pattern and headache.
2. Mental Health Law
3. Staying away from junk food is beneficial to our body, because it
maintains normal physiological aspect of our body.
4. Digital literary skills
5. Can cause heart disease, kidney problem and diabetes
STEPS TO FORMULATE A THESIS STATEMENT
• State your topic.
• Regulating children’s mobile gaming
• State your opinion/main idea about this topic. This will form the heart
of your thesis. An effective statement will express one major idea.
• Parents should regulate the amount of time their children spend on mobile
gaming.
• Give the strongest reason or assertion that support your opinion.
• It is not always intellectually stimulating.
• Give another strong assertion.
• It shortens children’s attention span.
• Include opposing viewpoint to your opinion/main idea, if applicable. This should be an
argument for the opposing view that amidst, even if you do not agree with over all view
point.
• Mobile gaming can be educational
THESIS STATEMENT GUIDE AND MODELS
• Thesis statement model 1: Simple thesis statement
• Ex. Parents should regulate the amount of time their children spend on
mobile gaming.
• Thesis statement model 2: Thesis with concession
• Concession means addressing an argument from the opposing
viewpoint. You can use the phrase “even though” and “while”.
• Ex. Even though mobile gaming can be educational, parents should
regulate the amount of time their children spend on mobile gaming`
• Thesis statement model 3: Thesis with reasons
• You reveal the reasons behind the writer’s main idea/opinion using the phrase “because”.
• Ex. Parents should regulate the amount of time their children spend on mobile gaming because
it shortens children’s attention span, it inhibits social interaction and it isn’t always
intellectually stimulating.
• Thesis statement model 4: Thesis statement with concession and reason
• Here you will state a concession opposing viewpoint and states the reasons/arguments of the
main idea.
• Ex. Even though television can be educational, parents should regulate the amount of time
their children spend on mobile gaming because it inhibits social interaction, shortens children’s
attention spans, and it isn’t always intellectually stimulating,
GET ¼ SHEET OF PAPER
• Complete the task:
• Thesis statement: Social media drastically change the family
relationships.
• Thesis statement with concession: ____
• Thesis statement with reason:
• Thesis statement with reason and concession;
