Planning Essays

(Writing a Thesis Statement)

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Presented by Ms. Anna Victoria F. Clemente
Writing is an activity that requires organization and much
preparation is needed
 Thesis Statement

1. 2.
A statement that It is a general
shows the overall idea statement that presents
or argument of your essential points that
work. leads the reader to the
right direction
 sample
thesis statement
• The thesis statement contains the
main idea which is the ASEAN
The ASEAN region is a
dynamic system region is a dynamic system
because it capitalizes .
on cultural diversity,
rich resources, and a • To support this main idea, there
variety of perspectives. are three points that need
elaboration – cultural diversity,
resources, and a variety of
perspectives
 A good thesis statement has
several qualities:
A thesis statement is
1. always formed
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declarative statement. What is plagiarism? Plagiarism can be

explained from cultural
and socio-political
perspectives
 A good thesis statement has
several qualities:
Poor Example: Improved Version:
A good thesis statement is
2. focused, meaning it An effective local Effective dissemination of
provides supporting points government unit should information and efficient
that strengthen the main have good resource management are
claim. communication facilities indicators of effective
and efficient resource local governance.
management programs
since these initiatives
will be beneficial for its
citizens.
 A good thesis statement has
several qualities:
A good thesis statement Poor Example: Improved Version:
3. has clear boundaries. It
sets limits as to what the Guitar playing skills can be Excellent guitar playing
improved if the player is requires countless hours of
essay intends to explore. dedicated and there are practice, strategic
sessions devoted to decisions in purchasing
technique and investments
equipment, and stress
on good equipment must
dedication.
be considered since these
will be influential in
performing in front of an
audience.
Know the difference between
Thesis Statement vs.
a. Thesis statement is the main
idea of an essay. This means that
since an essay has several
paragraphs, the thesis statement
covers the main idea of the essay.
b. contains at least two supporting
points which are developed in
succeeding paragraphs.
Topic
Sentence
a. is the first sentence of a
paragraph that signals to the
reader what the para- graph’s
main idea will be.
b. A topic sentence usually has
just one supporting point.
Summarizing
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 How to SUMMARIZE?
• Include the title and identify the author in your first sentence.
• The first sentence or two of your summary should contain the author’s
thesis, or central concept, stated in your own words *ANSWERS THE
QUESTION: “What is this piece/article about?”
• In general, omit minor details and specific examples.
• Avoid writing opinions or personal responses in your summaries
• Be careful not to plagiarize the author’s words. If you do use even a few of
the author’s words, they must appear in quotation marks.
ORIGINAL PASSAGE SUMMARIZED VERSION

Mobile and computer technology may

Subia and Tatel (2014) view
also affect children’s sociability. The
technology as something
use of this technology may take away
hours from children’s social and that may affect the social
playing time. Yet from another lives of children in a
perspective, it can help cultivate their negative and positive way.
communication and social skills
through using different social media
platforms and sharing apps with
friends. (Subia and Tatel,2014).
 Activity
ORIGINAL PASSAGE SUMMARIZED VERSION

"Mr. Leibovitz and writer Matthew

Miller joined forces to tell the story of
the students in their book, “Fortunate
Sons.” The book says China sent one
hundred twenty boys to America to
learn about developments that could
help modernize their country.”
(American Documents the Country’s
First Exchange Students from China,
Voice of America,
Other Techniques in Summarizing
 Activity
Using the Techniques

Directions: Summarize
the article below using
any of the
aforementioned
techniques
in summarizing
Using the Techniques

Directions: Summarize
the article below using
any of the
aforementioned
techniques
in summarizing