TMOV: Topic sentences & evidence

1. Review of topic sentences ... same rules apply as for thesis statement. Working in pairs, work through these guidelines

• A strong thesis is arguable.  Someone has to be able to disagree with you.
• A thesis is a complete sentence (for a paper that is fewer than 10 pages, you really should not need more than one sentence to make a clear argument).
• A thesis takes a stand or draws a conclusion, rather than summarizing or simply announcing a subject.
• A thesis is as specific as possible, rather than vague or general.
• A thesis expresses one main idea, & does not make too many points all at once.
• A thesis expresses a new insight. It presents a unique ideas

2. What does your evidence tell you? Talk through your evidence with partner. Remember: you must connect evidence to thesis early and often.