Writing Ninjas: How To Write A Strong Thesis Statement
Summary
TLDRThis video teaches the essential skill of writing a strong thesis statement. It explains that a thesis summarizes your position on a topic and serves as a roadmap for your paper. Viewers learn that a thesis should be concise (one to two sentences) and placed at the end of the introduction. The video introduces a formula for crafting a thesis: claim + reason/evidence = thesis. It also highlights the power of a three-point thesis, using an example about studying foreign languages to demonstrate the concept. The video emphasizes clarity and evidence-based writing.
Takeaways
- ✍️ A thesis statement summarizes your position on the topic of your paper.
- 🗺️ The thesis statement acts as a roadmap for your readers, outlining what the paper is about.
- 📏 A thesis statement is usually one to two sentences long.
- 📍 The thesis statement should be the last sentence of your introduction.
- 🧩 A good thesis statement follows a formula: Claim (your position) + Reason/Evidence = Thesis Statement.
- 📝 To write a thesis statement, first choose the topic of your paper.
- 👍 If given a writing prompt, use it to determine the topic of your paper.
- ✅ Choose a position (for or against) regarding the topic to create your claim.
- 💪 Strengthen your thesis by developing evidence with specific reasons and examples.
- 🌟 A three-point thesis statement, which includes three supporting pieces of evidence, is considered the strongest.
Q & A
What is a thesis statement?
-A thesis statement summarizes your position on the topic of your paper. It acts as a road map for your readers, telling them what the paper is about and helping you organize your content.
Where should the thesis statement be placed in the paper?
-The thesis statement should be the last sentence of your introduction.
How long should a thesis statement be?
-A thesis statement is usually one to two sentences long.
What is the formula for writing a thesis statement?
-The formula for writing a thesis statement is: Claim (your position) + Reason/Evidence = Thesis Statement.
How do you choose a topic for your thesis statement?
-If your teacher has given you a writing prompt, it will give you the topic for your paper. Otherwise, you need to choose a topic based on the subject matter.
How do you develop a claim for a thesis statement?
-Your claim is your position on the topic. For example, if the topic is whether people should study foreign languages, your claim could be 'People should study foreign languages.'
How can you strengthen your thesis statement?
-You can strengthen your thesis statement by providing three pieces of evidence to support your claim, creating a three-point thesis statement.
What is an example of a strong three-point thesis statement?
-An example of a strong three-point thesis statement is: 'People should study a foreign language because language learning strengthens memory, enlarges vocabulary, and builds an appreciation for foreign cultures.'
Why is it important to have a strong thesis statement?
-A strong thesis statement helps guide your readers through the paper, making your argument clear and providing a structure to your writing.
What is the purpose of using a thesis formula?
-The thesis formula simplifies the process of creating a clear and concise thesis statement, ensuring that your claim is well-supported by reason and evidence.
Outlines
🎵 Introduction: Becoming a Writing Ninja
This paragraph introduces the concept of becoming a 'writing ninja.' It emphasizes that to achieve this, one must master the art of crafting a strong thesis statement. The paragraph hints at a 'secret formula' for writing effective thesis statements, building anticipation for the upcoming content.
✍️ Understanding the Thesis Statement
This section defines what a thesis statement is and its importance in an essay. The thesis statement summarizes the writer's position on the topic and serves as a roadmap for the readers, helping both the writer organize their thoughts and the readers understand the structure of the paper.
📏 Length and Placement of a Thesis Statement
Here, the paragraph explains that a thesis statement is typically one to two sentences long. It also specifies where it should appear in a paper, stating that it should be the final sentence of the introduction.
🧠 The Thesis Formula: Claim + Reason + Evidence
This paragraph presents a formula for writing a thesis statement: 'Claim + Reason + Evidence.' It suggests that one should first choose a topic, often derived from a teacher's prompt, and then decide on a position before backing it up with reasons and evidence.
🌍 Example: Writing a Thesis on Studying Foreign Languages
The paragraph provides an example of how to apply the thesis formula using the topic of whether people should study foreign languages. It demonstrates how to form a claim ('people should study foreign languages') and supports it with a reason ('because it makes them smarter').
📚 Strengthening Your Thesis with Three Points
This section introduces the concept of a 'three-point thesis statement,' which is stronger because it provides three pieces of evidence to support the claim. The example thesis states that learning a foreign language strengthens memory, enlarges vocabulary, and builds cultural appreciation.
💡 Conclusion: The Thesis Writing Formula
In this final paragraph, the script reinforces the formula for writing a thesis statement: 'Claim + Reason + Evidence.' The importance of following this structure is emphasized to create a strong and clear thesis.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Thesis Statement
💡Position
💡Reason
💡Evidence
💡Three-Point Thesis Statement
💡Claim
💡Introduction
💡Road Map
💡Writing Prompt
💡Foreign Language Learning
Highlights
The thesis statement summarizes your position on the topic of your paper.
The thesis acts as a road map for your readers, telling them what the paper is about.
The thesis statement helps you organize your paper.
A thesis statement is usually one to two sentences long.
The thesis statement should be the last sentence of your introduction.
Use a thesis formula: claim your position plus reason and evidence equals thesis statement.
First, choose the topic of your paper.
Choose your position: for or against the topic.
The claim is your position on the topic.
The reason is the evidence supporting your claim.
A three-point thesis statement is the strongest kind of thesis statement.
A three-point thesis includes three pieces of evidence supporting your claim.
Make your thesis statement stronger by further developing your evidence.
An example thesis: 'People should study a foreign language because it makes them smarter.'
Now you know how to write a thesis statement: claim + reason + evidence = thesis statement.
Transcripts
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young ninja writer in training if you
want to become a writing ninja you must
learn how to write a thesis statement
today I'll share with you the secret
formula for writing thesis
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statements how to write a thesis
statement what is a thesis
statement the thesis statement
summarizes your position on the topic of
your
paper the thesis acts as a road map for
your
readers it tells them what the paper is
about it also helps you organize your
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paper how long should the thesis
statement
be it is usually one to two sentences
long
long where should the thesis statement
be in the
paper it should be the last sentence of
your
introduction how do I write a thesis
statement use a thesis
formula claim your position plus reason
evidence equals thesis
statement first choose the topic of your
paper if your teacher has given you a
writing prompt that will give you the
topic of your
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paper for
example you're writing prompt equals
explain why or why not people should
study a foreign
language your topic equals whether
people should study foreign languages
now choose your position for or against
we pick the affirmative people should
study foreign
languages
your claim equals people should learn
foreign
languages your reason equals the
evidence supporting your claim why
should people study a foreign
language studying a foreign language is
proven to make you
smarter claim people should study
foreign languages plus reason because it
makes them smarter equals thesis
statement make your thesis statement
Stronger by further developing your
evidence a three-point thesis statement
is the strongest kind of thesis
statement a three-point thesis statement
has three pieces of evidence supporting
the
claim people should study a foreign
language because language learning
strengthens the memory enlarges the
vocabulary and Builds an appreciation
for foreign
cultures now you know how to write a
thesis
statement don't forget the
formula
claim your position plus reason evidence
equals thesis
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