THESIS STATEMENT TEMPLATE
______________________________________ are/is/was ________________________________________ because
(your topic) (your opinion on your topic)
______________________, ________________________, and ____________________________.
(subtopic #1) (subtopic #2) (subtopic #3)
(your topic) (your opinion on your topic)
______________________, ________________________, and ____________________________.
(subtopic #1) (subtopic #2) (subtopic #3)
A Good Thesis Example:
Dogs are the best pets to own because of their obedient personalities, unique skills, and their positive effects on dog owners.
RED = Topic BLUE = Opinion on topic GREEN = Subtopic #1 PINK = Subtopic #2 ORANGE = Subtopic #3
RED = Topic BLUE = Opinion on topic GREEN = Subtopic #1 PINK = Subtopic #2 ORANGE = Subtopic #3
Helpful Tips:
1. Start by writing down your topic and your opinion on that topic (even if you don't know much about it). Once you have that, do some research to find out more information on your topic.
2. Look at your thesis statement every day before you begin to work so you are focused on only finding information that fits your thesis statement! Everything else is a waste of time!
2. Look at your thesis statement every day before you begin to work so you are focused on only finding information that fits your thesis statement! Everything else is a waste of time!