Lesson 5:

Thesis Statement,
Topic Sentences, and
Supporting Details
LET’S RECALL
LET’S RECALL

is a
process in which a writer
restates the insights found in
a reference using his or her
own words.
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or a is a
synopsis or digest of the essence of
an entire text. It is a presentation of
the main points from a passage.
Examples: abstract
book review
literary critique
Lesson 5
Objectives:
1. State the thesis statement of an
academic text
2. Differentiate thesis statement from
topic sentence
3. Craft suitable thesis statements
using the given words and
supporting points to develop
Lesson 5
Topics:
•Thesis Statement
•Topic Sentences
•Supporting Details
Getting Deeper

How is the concept of Solar System

related to Academic Writing?
Lesson 5:
Thesis Statement

The is one sentence that

tells the main idea of an essay. It tells the
argument that you are going to defend. It
states a claim and takes a position. In the
essay, you will defend your position using
examples and/or facts to support your
argument.
Lesson 5:
Thesis Statement

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Thesis Statement

Studies show that teenagers would benefit from a

later school start. A later school start would give
students more time to rest, teachers more time to
prepare lessons, and parents more time in the
morning with their children. High schools should Thesis
Statement
begin later in the morning to allow greater success
in the school system.
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Thesis Statement

To put your main ideas into one

Why should summary sentence
your essay To better organize and develop
contain a the opinion/argument of your
essay
Thesis
Statement? To provide your reader with a
“guide” to your argument
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Improve this sentence to create a good
thesis statement.

What is plagiarism?
 LET’S TRY THIS
Improve this sentence to create a good
thesis statement.

An effective local government

unit should have good
communication facilities and
efficient resource management
programs since these initiatives
will be beneficial for its
citizens.
 LET’S TRY THIS
Improve this sentence to create a good
thesis statement.

Guitar playing skills can be

improved if the player is
dedicated and there are sessions
devoted to technique and
investments on good equipment
must be considered since these
will be influential in performing
in front of an audience.
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“Studying in a quiet environment helps students

improve their study habits. For example,
studying in a quiet place like a library allows
students to get away from distracting noises.
Also, students are able to think better when
they can hear their own thoughts. Students will
do better in their classes if they find a silent
place to do their homework.”
 WRAP UP
Thesis Statement (big idea)

3 Topic Sentences explain the thesis statement.

Each begins a new paragraph and tells the reader
what the paragraph will be about (smaller reasons).

The sentences after the topic sentence in each

paragraph explain the topic sentence (small details
that support the smaller reasons).
REFLECT
 MIDTERM EXAM COVERAGE

LESSON 1: ACADEMIC WRITING

LESSON 2: READING ACROSS DISCIPLINES

LESSON 3: ASPECTS OF PROFESSIONAL AND

ACADEMIC LANGUAGE

LESSON 4: PARAPHRASING AND SUMMARIZING

LESSON 5: THESIS STATEMENT, TOPIC SENTENCE,

SUPPORTING DETAILS
References
• Cayog, R. & Datu, P. (2019). Learning English
for academic and professional purposes.
Phoenix Publishing House.
• Saqueton, G. & Uychoco, M. (2016). English
for academic and professional purposes. Rex
Bookstore.
• Valdez, P. (2017). English for academic and
professional purposes. Phoenix Publishing
House.
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