Fernando Mateo L. Fernandez Ms.

Angel Sale
ABM11-E WW8 Reviewing Essays

PART A: WRITING THESIS STATEMENTS

Legend:
Topic and A.
Controlling Topic and B.
Thesis Statement and C.
Major Divisions of the Essay and Body

Directions: Combine the words to come up with thesis statements. Identify the TOPIC, THE
CONTROLLING TOPIC, and write a simple outline of the essay

● T
● CT
● THESIS STATEMENT
● Major Divisions of the Essay

Major Divisions of the Essay

I. Introduction
II. Body: Three structural parts
III. Conclusion
QUESTIONS:

1. Paragraph: three structural parts – topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding

sentence
2. Exercise: good for the body – gives energy, releases tension, keeps the heart healthy
3. Alcoholism: some causes – curiosity, peer influence, feelings of loneliness
4. Pollution: should be controlled – reasons – health problems, destruction of nature,
economic loss-
5. Homework: should be assigned – all students – reasons – helps them remember, teaches
responsibilities, helps them to progress

1. Topic - Paragraph
Controlling topic - is composed of three structural parts
Thesis statement: A paragraph is composed of three structural parts: a topic sentence, supporting
sentences, and a concluding sentence.

Major Divisions of the Essay

I. Introduction
II. Body: Three structural parts
A. Topic sentence
B. Supporting sentence
C. Concluding sentence
III. Conclusion

2. Topic - Exercise
Controlling topic - Benefits of exercise
Thesis statement - Exercise is good for the body as it gives energy, releases tension, and keeps
the heart healthy.
Major Divisions of the Essay
I. Introduction
II. Body: Benefits
A. Gives Energy
B. Releases Tension
C. Keeps the heart healthy
III. Conclusion

3. Topic - Alcoholism
Controlling topic - Causes of alcoholism
Thesis statement - Alcoholism is caused by curiosity, peer influence, and feelings of loneliness.

Major Divisions of the Essay

I. Introduction
II. Body: Causes
A. Curiosity
B. Peer influence
C. Feelings of loneliness
III. Conclusion

4. Topic - Pollution
Controlling topic - reasons to manage pollution
Thesis statement - Pollution should be controlled due to reasons of the effects of health
problems, destruction of nature, and economic loss.

Major Divisions of the Essay

 I. Introduction
II. Body: Reasons to manage pollution
A. Health problems
B. Destruction of nature
C. Economic loss

III. Conclusion

5. Topic - Homework
Controlling topic - Reasons to assign homework to all students
Thesis statement - Homework should be assigned to all students as it helps them remember,
teaches responsibilities, and helps them progress.

Major Divisions of the Essay

I. Introduction
II. Body: Reasons to assign homework to all students
A. Helps them remember
B. Teaches responsibilities
C. Helps them progress
III. Conclusion
PART B: OUTLINING through thesis statements

Direction: Write the major divisions of the essay through a simple outline. Follow the
template given in Part A

Legend:
Topic and A.
Controlling Topic and B.
Thesis Statement and C.
Major Divisions of the Essay and Body

1. Topic - Canada
Controlling topic - Factors contributing to Canada's status as one of the best countries in the
world.
Thesis statement: Canada is one of the best countries in the world because of its excellent health
care system, high standard education, and its clean and well managed cities.

Major Divisions of the Essay

I. Introduction
II. Body: Factors contributing to Canada's status
1. Health care system
2. High standard education
3. Clean and well-managed cities
III. Conclusion

2. Topic - Regular exercise

Controlling topic - benefits of regular exercise
Thesis statement - Regular exercise is good for the body as it releases tension, improves
appearance, and increases stamina.
Major Divisions of the Essay
I. Introduction
II. Body: Benefits
A. Releases tension
B. Improves appearance
C. Increases stamina
III. Conclusion

3. Topic - Tent camping

Controlling topic - Negative experiences when tent camping
Thesis statement - Tent camping can be extremely frustrating experience due to uncontrolled
such as bad weather, wildlife encounters, and equipment failures.

Major Divisions of the Essay

I. Introduction
II. Body: Negative experiences
A. Bad weather
B. Wildlife encounters
C. Equipment failures
III. Conclusion

4. Topic - Desires to have a happy life

Controlling topic - Aspects to have a happy life
Thesis statement - Some of the best desires to have a happy life are acceptance in our
relationships, a good family life, and a strong social relation.

Major Divisions of the Essay

I. Introduction
II. Body: Aspects
A. Acceptance in our relationships
 B. A good family life
C. A strong social relation
III. Conclusion

5. Topic - Good job

Controlling topic - benefits of a good job
Thesis statement - A good job provides a good salary, personal satisfaction, and intellectual
growth.

Major Divisions of the Essay

I. Introduction
II. Body: Benefits
A. Good salary
B. Personal satisfaction
C. Intellectual
III. Conclusion