Q Writing Thesis Statements A thesis statement is one sentence that establishes the focus of your essay. In an essay for English class, your thesis should always appear at the end of your introduction and it should be restated (worded in a new way) in your conclusion. Exercise Directions: Create a thesis statement based on the following information. Topic 1: Education is important to have. Supports: It could enable one to get a better paying job. It makes a person a more interesting individual. It makes a person a more informed citizen. Thesis Statement: ************************************************************************************************** Topic 2: Bowling is a sport for everyone. Supports: It is not limited to any age group. It can be played at any time. It does not require any expensive equipment. Thesis Statement: ************************************************************************************************** Topic 3: Young children require a lot of care. Supports: You must provide for their physical needs. You must provide for their emotional needs. You must help them grow mentally. Thesis Statement: ************************************************************************************************** Topic 4: Driving a car is an important responsibility. Supports: 1. 2. 3. Thesis Statement: ************************************************************************************************** Topic 5: Some young people view celebrities — including professional athletes, actors, and musicians — as role models. Do you think that celebrities are good role models? Explain why or why not. Supports: 1. 2. 3. Thesis Statement:

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