Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement

A specific Subject

+ a particular stand, feeling or feature

= an effective thesis statement

EXAMPLE #1

(Subject )The geese at the pond in Milton

(Stand) are making a mess of our community.

EXAMPLE #2

Mariner Middle School

would be a better place if …..

EXAMPLE #3

Most of the students in the 8^th grade 
would benefit from...

EXAMPLE #4

John Dickinson

was an outstanding Patriot from Delaware who signed the Declaration of Independence and helped to launch a Nation.