Thesis, topic sentence & controlling idea

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What is a subject ?

The topic / focus

Where does a topic sentence come from ?

The reasons that you stated in your thesis

What should you ask yourself about your topic sentence?

"Why does this prove my thesis?" & " how does this prove my thesis?"

A good topic sentence allows for good transitions from..

1 idea to another, 1 paragraph to another. Easy flow from topic to topic (reason)

How long is a thesis ?

1 sentence (placed in the introductory paragraph)

A thesis should take a stand not...

Announce a subject

What is reason reasoning supported by ?

Body paragraph, concrete details, inferences & analysis ( comment )

A strong topic sentence is...

Clear and concise (specific )

A good topic sentence must be...

Coherent and logical (think of the writing process & revision step)

What does your paper lack without a controlling idea?

Commentary and cohesiveness ( failing grade )

A thesis should not include ...

Contractions and personal pronouns (I, me, we 1st & 2nd person)

What is a topic sentence ?

First sentence of a body paragraph giving opinion of how it proves/connects to thesis

How do you improve a thesis ?

Improve vocabulary, sentence variance, revising/editing and include rhetoric

Thesis

Narrow, specific claim that is supported by the essay. Roadmap for the entire paper. Arguable

Is a thesis a question ?

No, it is a statement

What is a position ?

Opinion/ side you are taking

A thesis should not include ...

Slang

What is the formula for a thesis

Subject + position/truism + reasons

Topic sentence formula

Topic (reason) + controlling idea (proves position)

A good topic sense allows the reader to know the main idea of the paragraph.

True

A good topic sentence helps you to stay focused on the topic of your paragraph.

True

A strong topic sentence should use key words or phrases from the thesis to indicate which part of the thesis will be discussed?

True

A thesis should be concise and meaningful

True

A thesis should include content that can be proven or argued

True

A topic sentence is a mini thesis for your body paragraph

True

A thesis should not include ...

Uncertainty, broadness, wordiness and absolutes (all/everyone)

A thesis should not include ...

Unclear or vague wording that leave readers with questions

What is reasoning ?

Why you should believe me & why my position is right

Does a thesis identify the subject

Yes

Should a thesis encourage the reader to agree/ disagree ?

Yes


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