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Thesis Pamphlet 3. Draft your statement So what is a thesis? Now that you have information you can establish your stance. Your thesis should be a clear, A thesis is a roadmap that directs arguable positon that contains your paper. It identifies your topic, Keep declares your position, and outlines supporting arguments. the support you will use. Calm and Note: If this is your first time writing a thesis, or What are the steps you can take if you are having trouble with arranging it, you write your can use the traditional three-prong thesis. The to write a thesis statement? three-prong thesis contains three” prongs”, or sub-topics that support your statement. Each prong will be developed in your three body thesis! paragraphs 1. Understand the assignment at hand. How to write a thesis Make sure that you fully 4. Polish your statement understand the prompt. Ask statement from your You may find that you have to yourself: what is this asking me friends at the WRC revise your thesis or alter the to explore? phrasing to make it more clear 2. Brainstorm for the reader. Before you Once you know the assignment, begin to brainstorm ideas on how finalize your last draft, read to answer it. Depending on the type your paper over and make sure of paper, doing research, using the that the thesis statement aligns annotations that you made in the text, using class notes, or recalling with the ideas explored in your class discussions surrounding the body paragraphs. topic can help you formulate your thesis statement. Uncovered 9th Grade Thesis 12th Grade Thesis Guidelines: th 11 Grade Thesis Guidelines: • GuidelinesAdvanced thesis statements are • Three-prong may still be acceptable required and expected at this level • Use three-prong thesis as guidelines • Continued exploration of advanced • Avoid excessive/ wording that could for body paragraphs thesis statements expected convolute your claim. • Try to start stepping away from three- • Because specific , pointed analysis is • Always remain aware of your word prong as year goes on encouraged in Junior year, more or page limitations. Do not create a • Possible 9th Grade Thesis Example: specific thesis statements will thesis that cannot be thoroughly In Justin Smith’s novel Fun in the provide a stronger outline for the explored within the respective Sun, the character of Lola uses her essay paper’s word or page count limit. • charm, beauty, and persuasion to win • Find specifics within the prompt and If possible, analyze reputable criticism, or research from the heart of Joe. the theme to explore in the thesis, resources like Blooms and Google providing a specific blueprint Scholar. These sites can provide th • Possible 11 Grade Thesis Example: additional information that will help th 10 Grade Thesis In Melissa Sherbet's novel The formulate your thesis. Fallacy of Contempt, the author utilizes the theme of the limitations of • Possible 12th Grade Thesis: In Guidelines: knowledge to explain the fates of the Charles’s Dickens Great Expectations, character’s in the book. Abel and Pip use self-reflection as a • Three-prong thesis no longer vehicle to obtain self-awareness. acceptable • Construct more thoughtful and less rigidly structured thesis as blueprint for essay • Use ideas you want to convey in essay to construct smooth thesis • Possible 10th Grade Thesis Example: In Steve Harden’s memoir The Trial of Her Thesis Guidelines Gaze, the author uses fire throughout the novel as a symbol for undying love. and Examples.
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