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Department of Education
Region III
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School: ____________________________ Date: _______________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

I. Introduction:

Most writings, even news, uses persuasion for the audiences to get
involve effectively. Convincing them through powerful statements will create
realistic response. When you are writing persuasion that follows expected
pattern of writing is considered as Academic text.
Start with introducing your topic, stating directly your point of view on
the chosen topic, usually on one sentence, and this is your THESIS
STATEMENT. It provides the summary of the argument.
“The overlaying of sand with crushed dolomite boulders along a portion
of Manila Bay will not help solve the environmental problems and issues
hounding the area, according to the University of the Philippines’ Marine
Science Institute.” https://www.cnn.ph/news/2020/10/1/UP-Marine-Science-Institute-Manila-
Bay-white-sand-dolomite.html.

II. Learning Competency:

Learning Content: Thesis Statement of an Academic Text
(MELC: EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-4)

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III. Objectives:

At the end of this learning activity sheet, you are expected to:
1. define thesis statement;
2. Identify the various techniques in locating statement; and
3. formulate thesis statement of the text.
IV. Discussion:
What is a thesis statement?
Thesis Statement is a short statement, usually one sentence, that
summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is
developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and
evidence. ("Dictionary.Com" 2020)
A thesis statement

- clearly identifies the topic being discussed, includes the points

discussed in this learning activity sheet, and is written for a specific
audience.
- tells the reader how you will interpret the significance of the subject
matter under discussion.
- is a road map for the paper; in other words, it tells the reader what
to expect from the rest of the paper.
- directly answers the question asked of you. A thesis is an
interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. The
subject, or topic, of an essay might be World War II or Moby Dick;
a thesis must then offer a way to understand the war or the novel.
- makes a claim that others might dispute.
- is usually a single sentence near the beginning of your paper (most
often, at the end of the first paragraph) that presents your argument
to the reader. The rest of the paper, the body of the essay, gathers
and organizes evidence that will persuade the reader of the logic of
your interpretation.

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 Your thesis statement belongs at the end of your first paragraph, also
known as your introduction. Use it to generate interest in your topic and
encourage your audience to continue reading.

 Narrows the topic down to a specific focus of an investigation.

 Establishes a direction for the entire paper.
 Points forward to the conclusion.
 Always stated in your introduction. (Usually at the end of the first
paragraph).
 Always take a stand and justify further discussion.

Take a look at the following examples as your reference:

Statement of fact: Arguable thesis statement:

1. Small cars get better The government should ban 4x4 pickup
fuel mileage than 4x4 trucks except for work-related use.
pickup trucks.

2. Foul language is The amount of foul language in movies is

common in movies. disproportionate to the amount of foul language
in real life.
3. Celiac disease is an Researchers think the incidence of celiac
autoimmune disease. disease is increasing in the USA not only
because of an increase in the ability and
awareness to diagnose it, but also because of
changes in the agricultural system. In
particular, they are looking at the increased use
of pesticides, insecticides, and genetically
modified wheat as culprits. Some of these
theories are more likely to be valid than others.

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Locating Explicit and Implicit Thesis Statements:
In academic writing, the thesis is often explicit: it is included as a
sentence as part of the text. It might be near the beginning of the work, but
not always–some types of academic writing leave the thesis until the
conclusion.
Journalism and reporting also rely on explicit thesis statements that
appear very early in the piece–the first paragraph or even the first sentence.
Works of literature, on the other hand, usually do not contain a
specific sentence that sums up the core concept of the writing. However,
readers should finish the piece with a good understanding of what the work
was trying to convey. This is what’s called an implicit thesis statement: the
primary point of the reading is conveyed indirectly, in multiple locations
throughout the work. (In literature, this is also referred to as the theme of
the work.)
Tips on how to formulate thesis statement:
STEPS TO WRITING A THESIS STATEMENT
THESIS WRITING STEPS EXAMPLE ESSAY TOPIC: ADOPTATION
1. Choose a specific topic. Advantages and disadvantages of adoption
2. Select a related Do the advantages of adoption outweigh the
question disadvantages?
3. Answer the question Advantages: Way to expand family, way to
overcome reproductive challenges, brings
together adults who want to become parents
and children.
Disadvantages: can be difficult, can be costly,
expensive, can take a long time.
4. Formulate the thesis Adoption allows people to expand their
statement. families, even the face of reproduction
changes. While the priceless advantage of
creating families by bringing together parents
and children.

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Implicit vs. Explicit: What is the Difference?
There are many words in English that despite having very similar
sounds have completely different meanings. This can lead to confusion and
usage problems for native and non-native speakers alike, and words implicit
vs. explicit are no exception to this.
These two words have almost opposite meanings but are regularly
confused because of their similar sound. Since they do have such different
meanings, you want to be sure you are using the right one. In this posts, I
want to go over the definitions of these words, explain their differences, and
have you take a quiz on their meanings.
After reading this post, you would not ever again ask yourself the
question, “Is it explicit or implicit?”
1. When to use Implicit
“Implicit is indirect, but explicit is direct.”
The definition of implicit is, “implied or understood though not plainly
or directly expressed.” Something is, therefore, implicit when it is not directly
stated but is either suggested in the wording or necessary to effectuate the
purpose. For example:
 There is a morality implicit in his writings.
 She implicitly said she likes white shoes by saying she likes all
colors but tan.
In the first example, the writer may not have clearly or directly laid out
a moral vision, but it is understood through the characters, their actions,
and their experiences.
In the second example, the woman states that she likes all shoe colors
but tan. While she doesn’t directly say she likes white shoes, she implicitly
does because white is not tan.
2. When to Use Explicit
The definition of explicit is, “to fully and clearly express something,
leaving nothing implied.” Something is explicit when it is cleared stated and
spelled out and there is no room for confusion, as in the writing of a contract
or statute. For example:
 The law was explicit in whose tax rates were be raised.

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  He said explicitly, you will not attend that concert
Explicit means stated directly. In other words, something explicit is very clear
and exact about the meaning.
 I don’t have a feeling that he will fire a lot of employees. I know
it for certain.
 I know because he explicitly said that he would during the last
meeting.
(explicitly is the adverb form of the word)

Tips on how to formulate specific thesis statement:

Basics of Conjunctions
Conjunctions are parts of speech that connect words, phrase, clauses,
or sentences. There are three kinds of conjunctions: coordinating, paired,
and subordinating.
Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions connect words or phrases that serve the
same grammatical purpose in a sentence. There are seven main coordinating
conjunctions in English, which form the acronym FANBOYS:
F: for: The teachers were frustrated, for the school had cut funding for all
enrichmentprograms.*
A: and: In this course, I will write a literature review, a case study, and a
final paper**
N: nor: The students did not complete their homework, nor did they pass
the test.
B: but: The study is several years old but still valuable to this study.
O: or: At the end of the class, the students can choose to write an
essay or take a test.
Y: yet: The patient complained of chronic pain, yet she refused treatment.
S: so: I have only been a nurse for one year, so I have little experience with
paper charting.
* "For" is rarely used as a conjunction in modern English.
** When the conjunctions "and" and "or" connect three or more words or
phrases, use a serial comma to separate items in the series.

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 Transitional words such as "however" and "therefore" can also
function as conjunctions:
 The authors agreed on the prevalence of the problem; however, they
disagreed on the problem’s cause.
 Several employees complained about the new policies, and therefore,
the manager held an all-staff meeting to address their concerns.

Paired Conjunctions:
Paired conjunctions consist of two words or phrases that help make a
point or establish alternatives.
 both…and
 Both the students and the teachers were satisfied with the pilot
program.
Note: When two subjects are connected by “both…and,” use a plural verb
(such as “are” or were”).
 Not only…but also
 Not only did the student include full sentences from the source
without using quotation marks, but he also failed to properly.
 either…or
 Participants in the survey could either choose from a list of
possible answer or write in their own responses.
 neither…nor
 Students who did not complete the project received neither
praise nor rewards.
"That" has a few different functions in English. This can lead to
confusion because some instances of "that" are more optional than others in
academic writing.
One important use of “that” is for embedding (inserting) a certain type
of dependent clause called a noun clause into an independent clause.
Frequently, such “that” clauses serve as the direct object of a reporting verb
(such as found, reported, posited, argued, claimed, maintained, and
hypothesized) to introduce a paraphrase, summary, or quotation.

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Key: Yellow, bold = subject; green, underline = verb; blue, italics = object
For example:
 Smith (2015) reported that more research was necessary.
 Smith (2015) = subject
 reported = verb
 that more research was necessary = dependent clause, direct
object of the verb "reported"
 The authors hypothesized that there would be significant results.
o The authors = subject
o hypothesized = verb
o that there would be significant results = dependent clause, direct
object of the verb "hypothesized"

 Jones (2014) asserted that confidentiality was maintained throughout

the study.
 Jones (2014) = subject
 asserted = verb
 that confidentiality was maintained throughout the study =
dependent clause, direct object of the verb "asserted"
Rephrasing these sentences into questions and answers is one way to
see that the “that” clauses are acting as direct objects.
 What did Smith (2015) report?
 Answer: that more research was necessary
 What did the authors hypothesize?
 Answer: that there would be significant results
 What did Jones (2014) assert?
 Answer: that confidentiality was maintained throughout the
study
The persona (voice) for formal writing:
In academic and professional writing aim to sound fair, objective, and
relatively serious. Generally, make your style straightforward and to the
point. Try to AVOID USING PERSONAL pronouns such as:
 I, me, my, our, we, you, your

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Throughout your paper. Also, AVOID SLAND AND CONTRACTIONS (aren’t
= are not). However, avoid a voice that you sound “pompous” or too flowery.
Write in a voice that is genuine for you.

V. Activities:

Activity 1: Statement of Research

TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Write T if the statement is correct and F if it is wrong. Write
your answer in your paper.
_____ 1. The research design and procedures are replicated or repeated to
enable the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results.
_____ 2. Two simple statements joined by a connective to form a compound
state is known as a disjunction.
_____ 3. Research is conducted in a methodical manner without bias using
systematic method and procedures.
_____ 4. Research exhibits careful and precise judgment.
_____ 5. In a conditional, the word whenever introduces the consequent.
_____ 6. Research is based on direct experience or observation by the
researcher.
_____ 7. Research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering the
data, whether historical, descriptive, experimental and case study.
_____ 8. Research is based on valid procedures and principles.
_____ 9. If only one statement in a disjunction is true, the whole disjunction
is false.
_____10. Research is a cyclical process because it starts with problem and
ends with a problem.

Activity 2: Explicit vs. Implicit

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word, either explicit or implicit, in
the correct form.
1. ________________ information is often easier to argue about and debate,
since the exact meaning is open to interpretation.
2. ________________ information, on the other hand, explains the meaning

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 clearly so people can understand it easily.
3. Some teachers are vague about their classroom rule and expect students
to have an _________________ understanding of academic behavior.
4. Children learn language in an _____________ manner, because they are too
young to learn grammar rules.
5. I can’t believe you cheated on your essay when I gave ___________________
instructions not to plagiarize!
6. The speaker’s intentions were not made ____________________.
7. The students found an ______________ political statement in
teacher’s remarks.
8. Let me be _______________, I do not support this.
9. We have not finalized the decision, but have an ________________________
agreement.
10. __________________ in Brian’s letter was his unhappiness at having to be
away from home for so long.

Activity 3: Statement and Assumptions

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by two
assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the
following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the
statement.
Give answer:
(A) If only assumption I is implicit
(B) If only assumption II is implicit
(C) If either I or II is implicit
(D) If neither I nor II is implicit
(E) If both I and II are implicit.
1. Statement: "You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation
period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the
period for confirmation." - A line in an appointment letter.
Assumptions:
I. The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of
appointment offer.
II. Generally an individual tries to prove his worth in the probation period.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Neither I nor II is implicit

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 e. Both I and II are implicit
2. Statement: It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so.
Assumptions:
I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready
to learn.
II. The schools do not admit children after six years of age.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Neither I nor II is implicit
e. Both I and II are implicit
3. Statement: "In order to bring punctuality in our office, we must provide
conveyance allowance to our employees." - In charge of a company tells
Personnel Manager.
Assumptions:
I. Conveyance allowance will not help in bringing punctuality.
II. Discipline and reward should always go hand in hand.
4. Statement: Unemployment allowance should be given to all unemployed
Philippine youth above 18 years of age.
Assumptions:
I. There are unemployed youth in India who needs monetary support.
II. The government has sufficient funds to provide allowance to all
unemployed
youth.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Neither I nor II is implicit
e. Both I and II are implicit
5. Statement: "If you trouble me, I will slap you." - A mother warns her child.
Assumptions:
I. With the warning, the child may stop troubling her.
II. All children are basically naughty.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Neither I nor II is implicit
e. Both I and II are implicit
6. Statement: Many historians have done more harm than good by
distorting truth.
Assumptions:
I. People believe what is reported by the historians.
II. Historians are seldom expected to depict the truth.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Neither I nor II is implicit

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 e. Both I and II are implicit
7. Statement: "As there is a great demand, every person seeking tickets of
the programme will be given only five tickets."
Assumptions:
I. The organizers are not keen on selling the tickets.
II. No one is interested in getting more than five tickets.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Neither I nor II is implicit
e. Both I and II are implicit
8. Statement: "Computer education should start at schools itself."
Assumptions:
I. Learning computers is easy.
II. Computer education fetches jobs easily.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Neither I nor II is implicit
e. Both I and II are implicit
9. Statement: If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.
Assumptions:
I. To pass, he must be intelligent.
II. He will pass the examination.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Neither I nor II is implicit
e. Both I and II are implicit
10. Statement: Today I must satisfy myself only by looking at a pink
headed duck in an encyclopedia.
Assumptions:
I. Pink headed ducks are as good as extinct now.
II. People refer to encyclopedia to know only about things which do not exist
now.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Neither I nor II is implicit
e. Both I and II are implicit

Activity 4: Directions: Choose the best thesis statement for each essay
prompt. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. What are the benefits of participating in sports?
a. Some benefits of participating in sports include good health,
working on a team, and a competition.
b. Some benefits of participating in sports include having good health,
the ability to work on a team, and a competitive spirit.

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 c. Some benefits of participating in sports include having good
healthy, the ability to working on a team, and competitive spirited.
2. Does technology help students learn more efficiently?

a. New technologies such as online search engines allow student to

learn better, faster and more in depth.
b. Students using new technologies such as online search engines
mean they learn best, fast most depth.
c. Having students use new technologies such as online search
engines enable they to learn better, faster and more in depth.

3. Which is better: classroom-based learning or online learning?

a. Some benefits of online learning are ease of scheduling, lower costs

than classroom-based learning, and flexible time for studying.
b. Compared to classroom based learning, online is easier to schedule,
costs less, and has more flexible studying options.
c. Some benefits of online learning are its scheduling, costs, and
flexibility.

4. What are the advantages or disadvantages of online learning?

a. Some disadvantages of online learning are the lack of face-to-face

classroom contact and the jam-packed schedules of learners.
b. Some disadvantages of online learning are that face-to-face
classroom contact is lacking and the schedules of learners are jam-
packed.
c. Some disadvantages of online learning are the lacking of face-to-
face classroom contact and the jam-packed scheduling of learners.

5. What is the ideal senior high school class?

a. An ideal senior high school class would be educational, be

entertaining, and also be enlightening.
b. The ideal senior high school class will be educating, entertainment,
and enlightened.
c. The ideal senior high school class is educational, entertaining, and
enlightening.

6. Should schools pay for sports programs as well as educational

materials?
a. Schools should support sports programs in addition to buying
educational supplies because of the importance of good health, a
balanced education, and a competitive school spirit.
b. Schools should support sports programs in addition to buying
educational supplies because of the important of good health, a
balance education, and competition school spirit.

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 c. Schools should support sports programs in addition to buying
educational supplies because of health, balanced education, and
school spirit should be strong.
7. Should all students study math, even if their intended major does not
require it?
a. Students should study math regardless of their majors due to the
fact that mathematical skills are needed for going shopping at the
mall, making a budget for the family, and investing money in
retirement accounts.
b. Students should study math regardless of their majors because
mathematical skills are needed for shopping, budgeting, and
investing.
c. Students should study math regardless of their majors since
mathematical skills are needed to shop, budgeting, and
investments.
8. Why are people living longer than in the past?
a. Better food, improved health care, and a higher standard of living
are all factors that enable people to live longer than in the past.
b. Due to better food, improved health care, and a better standard of
living, people are living longer than in previous generations.
c. Because we can eat better food, have access to doctors, and we have
a good standard of living, people are living longer than previous
generations.
9. What should a job interviewee do to succeed?
a. To have a successful job interview, a job candidate should practice
answer questions, dressing well, and being polite.
b. To have a successful job interview, a job candidate should practice
answering questions, dress well, and be polite.
c.To have a successful job interview, a job candidate should practice
answering questions, be fashionable, and be nice.
10. What are the qualities of a good friend?
a. Three qualities of a good friend are to have loyalty and love and be
thoughtful.
b. Three quality of a good friend are loyal, lovely and thoughtful.
c. Three qualities of a good friend are loyalty, love and thoughtfulness.

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Activity 5:
Directions: FANBOYS: Use the following coordinating conjunctions in your
own words. You will need to use a coordinating conjunction as stated below
as your example.
Coordinating Conjunctions:
Conjunction Example
For We listened eagerly, for he brought news of our families.
And She didn’t expect to anyone, and nobody spoke to her.
Nor I do not expect children to be rude, nor do I expect do be
disobeyed
But They rushed to the hospital, but they were too late.
Or I will go shopping, or I will go camping.
Yet It was early, yet we were all ready for bed after our long
hike
So I was feeling hungry, so I made myself a sandwich.
COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
Conjunction
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

RUBRIC FOR SCORING

Grading Rubric for Quizzes
Level of General Approach Comprehension
Exemplary
Achievement Addresses the question. Demonstrates an
States a relevant, accurate and complete
3 points
justifiable answer. understanding of the
Presents arguments in a question. Backs
logical order. Uses conclusions with data
acceptable style and and justifications.
grammar (no errors). Uses 2 or more ideas,
examples and/or
arguments that
support the answer.

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 Adequate Doesn’t address the Demonstrates an
questions explicitly, accurate but only
2 points
although does so adequate
tangentially. States a understanding of the
relevant and justifiable question. Doesn’t
answer. Presents back conclusions with
arguments in a logical data. Uses only one
order. Uses acceptable idea to support the
style and grammar (1-2 answer. Less
errors). thorough than above.
Needs Doesn’t really address the Doesn’t demonstrate
Improvement question. States few accurate
relevant answers. Reveals understanding of
1points some misconceptions. Is question but makes
No answer not clearly or logically an effort. No evidence
organized. Errors in to support response to
0 points
grammar and style. question.

VI. Assessment:
Thesis Statement Worksheet
Directions: State if the following thesis is weak or strong.
Example:
Crime must be stopped.
Answer: Weak because it is a general statement. What crime?
Where?
1. The court needs to implement stronger sentences

2. Charles Dickens is a good author.

3. History is an important subject.

4. Charles Dickens uses the setting of his novels to emphasize the theme of
class division

5. Socialism is the best form of government for Kenya because it will

promote equal opportunity for workers.

6. If the government takes over the copper industry in Kenya, it will become
more efficient through regulation and standardization.

7. Sigmund Freud is one of the greatest psychologists in medical history.

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8. Because Banana Herb Tea Supplement promotes rapid weight loss that
results in the loss of muscle and lean body mass, it poses a potential
danger to customers.

9. Movies are becoming more and more daring in their subject matter.

10. My family is an extended family.

VII. REFLECTION:
Directions: Answer each of the following questions in 20 words per
question write your answer in a ½ sheet of paper.
1. What is Thesis Statement of an Academic Text?
2. How is your writing process has changed after reading the whole topic
entitled: Thesis Statement of an Academic Text discussions with examples.
State your answer.
3. What specific strategies, techniques or skills have you learned in this
topic? State your answer.

VIII. Reference/s:
Book:

Caplan, N. (2012). Grammar choices for graduate and professional writers.

University of Michigan Press.
Dodds, Jack. The Ready Reference Handbook 3rd Ed. New York: Pearson,
2003.
Donovan-Kranz, Eileen and Lad Tobin, eds. Fresh Ink: Essays from Boston
College’s First-Year Writing Seminar 2002. Boston: McGraw Hill,
2002.
Fields, Suzanne. ―Mission No Longer Impossible—Or Is It?‖ The Aims of

Argument. 5th ed. Ed. Timothy Crusius and Carolyn E. Channell. Boston:
McGraw Hill, 2006. 646-648.
Freedman, Jonathan L. ―Violence in the Mass Media and Violence in

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 Society: The Link is Unproven.‖ The Aims of Argument. 5th ed. Ed.
Timothy Crusius and Carolyn E. Channell. Boston: McGraw Hill,
2006. 173-177.
Jamieson, P. (2012). Use of
that. https://www.proofreadnow.com/blog/bid/89915/Use-of-That
Olubia, L. (2017). Thesis Proposal in Education (A Self-Engaging Approach)

Winn, Marie. ―TV Addiction: Cookies or Heroin.‖ The Macmillan Reader. 6th
ed. Ed. Judith Nadell, John Langan, and Eliza A. Comodromos. New
York: Pearson, 2002. 522-526.
Online Resources:
https://mobile-cuisine.com/quote-of-the-day/colin-r-davis-success-quote/
"Definition Of Thesis Statement | Dictionary.Com". 2020.
Www.Dictionary.Com. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/thesis-
statement.
https://www.cnn.ph/news/2020/10/1/UP-Marine-Science-Institute-
Manila-Bay-white-sand-dolomite.html
2020. Writingcenter.Unc.Edu. https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-
tools/thesis-statements/.
http://www.enhancemywriting.com/implicit-vs-explicit
http://webs.anokaramsey.edu/stankey/Writing/WrtgProc/Thesis.htm
https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/grammar/writing/what-is-a-
thesis-statement.html https://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/32467
https://www.indiabix.com/logical-reasoning/statement-and-
assumption/045001
https://education.seattlepi.com/stepbystep-background-study-thesis-
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https://www.unl.edu/gradstudies/current/teaching/Rubric_Sample.pdf

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https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Community_College_of_Allegheny_C
ounty/Developmental_Studies_(101_and_103)/05%3A_Getting_the_Point/5
.02%3A_Identifying_Thesis_Statements_and_Topic_Sentences

IX. Answer Key:

Activity 1: True or False
1. True (T) 6. True (T)
2. False (F) 7. True (T)
3. True (T) 8. True (T)
4. True (T) 9. False (F)
5. False (F)
10. True (T)
Activity 2: Implicit and Explicit
1. Implicit 6. Explicit
2. Explicit 7. Implicit
3. Implicit 8. Explicit
4. Implicit 9. Implicit
5. Explicit 10. Implicit

Activity 3: Statement and Assumptions with rationalization

1. (E). The performance of the individual has to be tested over a span of time
as the statement mentions. So, it is implicit. The statement mentions that
the individual's worth shall be reviewed (during probation period) before
confirmation. So, it is also implicit.
2. (A). Since the statement talks of putting the child in school at the age of
5, it means that the child is mentally prepared for the same at this age.
So, it is implicit. But nothing about admission after 6 years of age is
mentioned in the statement. So, it is not implicit.
3. (B). Assumption I goes against the statement. So, it is not implicit. The
allowance will serve as a reward to the employees and shall provoke them
to come on time. So, it is implicit.
4. (A). I directly follow from the statement and so is implicit. Also, the
statement is a suggestion and does not tell about a government policy or

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 its position of funds. So, it is not implicit.
5. (A). The mother warns her child with the expectation that he would
stop troubling her. So, it is implicit. The general nature of children cannot
be derived from the statement. So, it is not implicit.
6. (A). The fact that historians have done harm by distorting truth,
means that people believe what is reported by the historians. So, it is
implicit. It does not follow from the statement and so is not implicit.
7. (D). Clearly, the organizers are adopting this policy not to reduce the sale
but to cope up with great demand so that everyone can get the ticket. So,
It is not implicit. Also, due to great demand, the maximum number of
tickets one person can get has been reduced to five. So, it is also not
implicit.
8. (A). Clearly, computer education can be started at the school level only if
it is easy. So, it is implicit. In the statement, nothing is mentioned about
the link between jobs and computer education. So, it is not implicit.
9. (A). The statement mentions that he will pass if he is intelligent. So, it is
implicit. Further, this means that it is not necessary that he will pass. So,
It is not implicit.
10. (A). Since the narrator talks of satisfying himself by just looking at a
picture in encyclopedia, it means that pink headed ducks are not to be
seen alive. So, it is implicit. But It does not follow from the statement
and is not implicit.
Activity 4: Thesis Statement for each essay prompt

1. B 6. A
2. A 7. B
3. B 8. A
4. A 9. B
5. C 10. C
Activity 5 FANBOYS: Answers may vary
Activity 6: Assessment with rationalization:
1. Weak: Because lacks specifics it; what type of statement?
2. Weak: Because it is obvious; this is a widely accepted opinion. What about
his style makes him a good author?

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3. Weak: Because it is too general; Why is history an important subject?
What kind of history?
4. Strong: Because it provides a specific aspect of Dickens’ work to discuss.
5. Strong: Because it states specifically why socialism is best for Kenya.
6. Strong: Because it states a specific industry the government should
control.
7. Weak: Why is the one of the greatest psychologists in medical history?
This essay is too general and could discuss almost anything.
8. Strong: because it provides a supposed fact that the essay will prove.
9. Weak: How are they becoming daring? What is the argument?
10. Weak: Because lacks of specifics; this provide specific statement. What
is extended family all about?

Prepared by:
MERLITA V. MORA
SHS Teacher II
Castillejos National High School
Castillejos District

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