THESIS STATEMENT
What TWO elements must a strong thesis statement include?
A clear opinion + clear reasons (main ideas).
Where does the general statement usually appear?
At the beginning of the introduction.
How many paragraphs does a standard opinion essay usually have?
Five paragraphs.
Give three transition words to introduce the first reason.
First / Firstly / To begin with.
Find ONE mistake:
“Students should use phones because it help them learn.”
Subject–verb agreement (“helps”).
Why is this thesis weak?
“Homework is important for students.”
It gives an opinion but no reasons.
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What is the main purpose of Body Paragraph 1?
To present the first reason with support.
Which transition best introduces an opposing view?
A) For example
B) However
C) In conclusion
B) However
What is the main problem here?
“Homework is important. Homework helps students. Homework is good.”
Repetition + weak development.
Improve this thesis by adding ONE clear reason:
“School uniforms should be compulsory.”
“School uniforms should be compulsory because they promote equality.”
Identify the sentence type:
“School uniforms should be compulsory because they reduce bullying and distractions.”
Thesis statement.
What is the purpose of the opposing view paragraph?
To present a different opinion and respond to it.
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You can pick any of the students (outside your group) to come and play with you "rock, paper, scissor."
If they win, they will get the points instead.
Identify TWO problems:
“In my opinion students should study more they will get better marks.”
Missing punctuation + run-on sentence.
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Eat the Sandwich
One member eats a small sandwich/biscuit
⏱️ 40 seconds
Can a thesis statement be a question? Why or why not?
**If the answer is wrong, you will lose a turn.
No, because it must clearly state the writer’s opinion.
What is wrong with this structure?
Introduction → Reason → Conclusion → Opposing View
The opposing view should come before the conclusion.
Replace the underlined word with a better transition:
“Also, some people disagree and think phones are distracting.”
However / On the other hand.
What type of mistake is this?
“Students dont like exams.”
Missing apostrophe (don’t).
Which thesis is stronger and WHY?
A) “Mobile phones are useful.”
B) “Mobile phones should be allowed in schools because they support learning and communication.”
B, because it states a clear opinion and gives reasons.
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Alphabet Race
Say the alphabet A–Z without mistakes.
⏱️ 20 seconds or you'll lose 😭
What should a strong conclusion include? (Name TWO things)
Restated thesis + final opinion / summary of reasons.
Name TWO transitions suitable for a conclusion.
In conclusion / To sum up / To conclude.
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Flip the Bottle
Flip a plastic bottle so it lands standing.
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