Thesis+statement+notes

Thesis statement notes
 * An essay is an explanation of the writer’s idea about one topic.
 * The thesis of an essay is the writer’s opinion about the topic.
 * Everything in the essay must support this thesis.
 * If the writer has ideas about other things, they don’t belong in this essay.
 * A thesis statement includes a topic and an opinion.
 * Ex.: Driver’s Education classes are a good way to learn about the realities of driving.
 * The thesis statement must be arguable; someone has to be able to disagree.
 * A thesis statement should be strong – don’t include: I think, in my opinion, it seems to me.
 * The whole essay is the writer’s opinion.

Possible topics:
 * Dragons brought to school.
 * Crowded halls at SEHS.
 * Electrical blackouts at school.
 * Using maps to find your way home.
 * Really baggy pants.
 * People sneezing all over other people.
 * Spray painting on public buildings.
 * Skipping classes on sunny days.
 * Drinking lattes in class.
 * Teachers taking cell phones in class.