Essay Writing Thesis Grabber/ Topic Details/

Conclusion
Statement Hook Sentence Explanations

Thesis Statement
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Thesis Statement

Statement
Thesis
A thesis statement NOT:

★ Statement of fact

Grabber/
○ Must connect the argument to an

Hook
explanation.

Examples:

Sentence
Topic
Weak: Superman is a famous superhero.

Explanations
Details/
Better: Superman is the most iconic
superhero in the world, as he is the most
internationally recognized.

★ A question or an announcement. Conclusion

○ Do you like the cafeteria serving

you…
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Thesis Statement

Statement
Thesis
★ A vague or generalized statement.
○ “Good,” “Bad,” “Right,” “Wrong”
○ “All,” “Everyone,” “No one…”

Grabber/
Hook
Does not say:

“I think…”

Sentence
Topic
“My opinion is…”

Explanations
Details/
Conclusion
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Thesis Statement

Statement
Thesis
Topic + Opinion + Evidence=
Thesis Statement

Grabber/
Hook
★ A single declarative sentence.
○ Give the reader a clear idea of how the

Sentence
author thinks.

Topic
★ Located in the introductory paragraph.
★ States the main idea of the essay.

Explanations
○ Thesis statements should give specific

Details/
reasons that can be support with
evidence.
★ Provides focus by highlighting the
main essay points. Conclusion
○ Clear interpretation of the evidence that
will be presented in the essay.
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Thesis Statement

Statement
Thesis
★ Establishes the essay’s purpose.
○ Making it clear to the reader what the
exact argument is.

Grabber/
○ Avoid confusing the reader.

Hook
★ Shows the reader how the essay will be
organized.

Sentence
○ A guide for the reader.

Topic
Example:

Explanations
Details/
Topic: Youth Sports

Conclusion
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Thesis Statement

Statement
Thesis
★ Establishes the essay’s purpose.
○ Making it clear to the reader what the
exact argument is.

Grabber/
○ Avoid confusing the reader.

Hook
★ Shows the reader how the essay will be
organized.

Sentence
○ A guide for the reader.

Topic
Example:

Explanations
Details/
Topic: Youth Sports

Youth sports are important for young

Conclusion
teenagers because it requires them to use
strategic thinking, physical strength and
provides a structured alternative to fighting.
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Thesis Statement

Statement
Thesis
★ Establishes the essay’s purpose.
○ Making it clear to the reader what the
exact argument is.

Grabber/
○ Avoid confusing the reader.

Hook
★ Shows the reader how the essay will be
organized.

Sentence
○ A guide for the reader.

Topic
Example:

Explanations
Details/
Youth sports are important because for
young teenagers because it requires them to
use strategic thinking, physical strength and
Conclusion
provides a structured alternative to fighting.

★ Benefits for the writer:

○ Guides the writing process.

Essay Writing
Thesis Statement

Statement
Thesis
Strong or weak thesis statement?

1. Is it a complete sentence?

Grabber/
2. Does it have an opposing view?

Hook
3. Does the statement lead to a dead-end or
does it give additional information?

Sentence
4. Does it avoid using generalizations?

Topic
A. Grades and homework should be

Explanations
eliminated from schools because

Details/
students are busy after school, many
students will cheat, and grades don’t
always reflect a student’s knowledge.
Conclusion
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Thesis Statement

Statement
Thesis
Strong or weak thesis statement?

1. Is it a complete sentence?

Grabber/
2. Does it have an opposing view?

Hook
3. Does the statement lead to a dead-end or
does it give additional information?

Sentence
4. Does it avoid using generalizations?

Topic
B. Exploitation of animals by the

Explanations
entertainment industry is wrong, and I think

Details/
it should be stopped.
C. Every student should eat breakfast daily.
Conclusion
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Thesis Statement

Statement
Thesis
Strong or weak thesis statement?

1. Is it a complete sentence?

Grabber/
2. Does it have an opposing view?

Hook
3. Does the statement lead to a dead-end or
does it give additional information?

Sentence
4. Does it avoid using generalizations?

Topic
D. Teens should not be allowed to get

Explanations
tattoos and body piercings because fads

Details/
change, theirs opinion on design may
change, and their bodies are still growing.

Conclusion
E. Exercise is beneficial to everyone.
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