Thesis Statement Template and Tips 

Can I state that I am  Tip: While you should not announce that a sentence is a thesis, you can 
identifying the theme  state/announce that your sentence contains the theme of a story/novel. Especially 
in my essay?   when the prompt is asking you to identify the theme of the story. 
 
How can I start my 
Thesis Statement Sentence Starter: ​In Alice Walker’s short story “Everyday Use” 
thesis statement? 
the theme of…

What is the core of  Statement on the subject ​+​D

​ irection(why or how) 
your thesis? 
  Statement on the subject = Your answer to the prompt. What is the central 
How can you make  theme of the text? 
sure that you answer 
the prompt in your 
Direction = Why do you believe this is the theme? How are you gonna prove 
thesis statement? 
that culture illustrates this theme? 

Let’s put this altogether: 

In Alice Walker’s short story “Everyday Use” the theme of​ Thematic Statement​ ​is 
illustrated through X
​ , Y, and Z.

How does my thesis  Body Paragraphs:​Once you have your thesis statement you should use it to organize 
statement help organize  the rest of your essay. 
my body paragraphs? 
X = Topic for Body Paragraph Number 1 

Y = Topic for Body Paragraph Number 2 

Z = Topic for Body Paragraph Number 3