Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. explain what a thesis statement is.
2. write their own thesis statement.
3. organize research notes.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Write this down!!! Your homework for tonight is to bring in your research proposal tomorrow - typed or written in your notebook is fine. Tomorrow we are going to do our outlines in class. (You should assume at this point that your topic is approved unless I tell you otherwise.)
2. Announcements: Write these down!
a. 8 pages of notes due today (100 pts)
b. Final grades available on Monday
c. Resources worksheet due on Wednesday 11/7/07 (100 pts)
d. Research paper first rough draft due on Wednesday 11/21/07 (100 pts)
3. Task for today: Write a thesis and introduction for your research paper.
a. Distribute intro handouts.
b. Copy the intro you receive into your notebook.
c. Underline the last sentence of the paragraph - this is the thesis.
d. While you are writing, I will check your 8 pages of notes.
4. Notes: What is a thesis statement?
a. It is the main point and controlling idea of your paper.
b. It is the final sentence in your introduction paragraph.
c. It is NOT a statement of fact.
d. It is an assertion and opinion you have about your topic. It should make your reader say, “What? Really?!”
Examples of a thesis statement:
a. The violence rate in Philadelphia is increasing, because the government is not doing its job.
b. Football players deserve all the money they make, because they have special skills and provide a service to the public.
c. Although HIV is a terrible disease, patients can still live healthy and productive lives.
TASK: WRITE YOUR OWN THESIS IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. MAKE SURE IT INCLUDES YOUR OPINION AND IS CONTROVERSIAL. REMEMBER: A THESIS IS ONLY ONE SENTENCE!!
Homework: Continue collecting notes for your research paper. Bring in your research proposal tomorrow!
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