This document provides information on thesis statements, topic sentences, and supporting details for essay writing. It defines a thesis statement as a one sentence summary that conveys the central idea of the entire essay. A topic sentence is defined as one sentence that captures the meaning of an individual paragraph. Supporting details are further explanations that back up the topic sentence. The document includes examples and guidelines for writing effective thesis statements, topic sentences, and incorporating supporting details into essay paragraphs.
This document provides information on thesis statements, topic sentences, and supporting details for essay writing. It defines a thesis statement as a one sentence summary that conveys the central idea of the entire essay. A topic sentence is defined as one sentence that captures the meaning of an individual paragraph. Supporting details are further explanations that back up the topic sentence. The document includes examples and guidelines for writing effective thesis statements, topic sentences, and incorporating supporting details into essay paragraphs.
This document provides information on thesis statements, topic sentences, and supporting details for essay writing. It defines a thesis statement as a one sentence summary that conveys the central idea of the entire essay. A topic sentence is defined as one sentence that captures the meaning of an individual paragraph. Supporting details are further explanations that back up the topic sentence. The document includes examples and guidelines for writing effective thesis statements, topic sentences, and incorporating supporting details into essay paragraphs.
This document provides information on thesis statements, topic sentences, and supporting details for essay writing. It defines a thesis statement as a one sentence summary that conveys the central idea of the entire essay. A topic sentence is defined as one sentence that captures the meaning of an individual paragraph. Supporting details are further explanations that back up the topic sentence. The document includes examples and guidelines for writing effective thesis statements, topic sentences, and incorporating supporting details into essay paragraphs.
Objectives By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1) identify thesis statement.
2) identify topic sentence. 3) differentiate topic sentence and supporting details. 4) write thesis statement and topic sentence according to the topic given. Drafting an essay Start with a thesis statement /research question/statement of intent. Make sure you answer your question or do what you say you set out to do. Do not wander from your topic.
Provide evidence to back up what you are saying. Support
your arguments with facts and reasoning. Do not simply list facts, incorporate these as examples supporting your position, but at the same time make your point as succinctly as possible.
The essay should clear. Make your point and conclude your essay. Don’t make too much repetition and over-stating your case will score points with your readers. What is Thesis Statement? Thesis statement is the one sentence in your essay that conveys the central idea that tells your reader what your entire essay is about.
It is the ONE sentence in your essay that addresses your topic
directly and general main points of the entire essay.
These points are listed according to the sequence in which
they are discussed in the essay. Each of this point must be expanded into a paragraph.
Location: Introduction paragraph.
Example Differentiate the topic and main points in the thesis statements below.
1. Living in the city has certain advantages over living in the
suburbs.
2. Stress in the fast-food workplace has led to serious
physical, psychological and emotional problems for employees.
3. Our cafeteria would be greatly improved if several changes
were made. What is Topic Sentence? Topic sentence is ONE sentence that captures the meaning of the entire paragraph. It tells what the passage is mainly about. All the other sentences in the paragraph must be an expansion of the topic sentence.
For example, the first topic sentence will support the first point in the thesis statement. The details and evidence in this paragraph should be supporting the first topic sentence.
Location: EVERY body paragraph.
Supporting Details Supporting details are the further elaboration or explanation that support the topic sentence.
Supporting details can be in the form of:
- reasons - definition - examples - quotations - statistics - experience Title: Introduction Grab the reader’s attention , Defining the title, and Thesis Statement paragraph
Body paragraph 1 Topic Sentence 1:
Supporting Details: 1. Stating your evidence, and explain, 2. elaborate of your evidence, etc. 3. Body paragraph 2 Topic Sentence 2: Supporting Details: 1. Stating your evidence, and explain, 2. elaborate of your evidence, etc. 3. Body paragraph 3 Topic Sentence 3: Supporting Details: 1. 2. Stating your evidence, and explain, 3. elaborate of your evidence, etc. Conclusion To remind readers/emphasize of the important ideas mentioned in the paragraph thesis statement and body, to sum up points in different words, to leave a lasting impression; recommendation, implication, quotation, etc. Transition Words Useful words and phrases that you can use when you interpret non-liner text to show change or to describe trends. Write a thesis statement for the following essay questions.
1. Watching English documentaries is a beneficial activity. Give
your opinion. Thesis statement: _______________________________
2. Steps must be taken to improve child safety in Malaysia.
What is your point of view. Thesis statement: _______________________________ Write a topic sentence for the following essay questions. 1. Watching English documentaries is a beneficial activity. Give your opinion. Topic sentence 1: _______________________________ Topic sentence 2: _______________________________ Topic sentence 3: _______________________________
2. Steps must be taken to improve child safety in Malaysia. What
is your point of view. Topic sentence 1: _______________________________ Topic sentence 2: _______________________________ Topic sentence 3: _______________________________ Thank you!
