THESIS STATEMENT

AND
TOPIC SENTENCE
Writing is an activity that requires organization.
That is why much preparation is needed.
WHAT IS A THESIS STATEMENT?

◦It is the overall idea of a statement.

◦It is the controlling idea of your essay.
◦It is the most important sentence of your entire
essay.
A GOOD THESIS STATEMENT…

◦should be focused.
◦must be framed in declarative sentence
◦should have at least three ideas that will
developed in succeeding sections of the work.
Consider the following example:

◦The ASEAN region is a dynamic system

because it capitalizes on cultural diversity, rich
resources and a variety of perspectives.
WHERE ARE THEY LOCATED?

◦Thesis statements often

appear in the beginning,
middle or as the last
sentence/s of your
introductory paragraph or
section.
WHAT IS A THESIS STATEMENT?

◦It is the overall idea of an essay.

◦It is the controlling idea of your essay.
◦It is the most important sentence of your entire
essay.
What are the elements of Thesis Statement?

1. Topic
2. The writer’s position
HOW TO WRITE or claim
A THESIS about the
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3. The reasons of his/her position or claim.
TOPIC: Study Habits
Question: What are the ways students can improve their
study habits?
Answers:
◦ Study in a quiet environment
◦ Pay attention in class
◦Manage their time well.
◦THESIS STATEMENT:

Students can improve their study habits through

studying in a quiet environment, paying attention in
class and managing their time well.
WHAT IS A TOPIC SENTENCE?

◦It is the main idea of a paragraph.

◦It is usually located at the beginning of the
paragraph.
◦It tells relevant idea about the topic.
A good TOPIC SENTENCE does two
important things.

1. It helps the writer stay focused on topic of the

paragraph.

2. It helps the readers to know what the

paragraph is all about.
A good TOPIC SENTENCE does two
important things.

1. It helps the writer stay focused on topic of the

paragraph.

2. It helps the readers to know what the

paragraph is all about.