English for

Academic and
Professional
Purposes
Quarter 1 – Week 2
Lord our God, we lift our hearts to you, for you have
given great promises to those who fear you. Let
your Word strengthen us in faith, patience, and
hope. Be with all those who call upon you, pleading
for help in our time. For these times must work for
our good, and in spite of sin, death, and all evil we
can find joy in what you are doing. We call to you,
O Lord our God. Let your hand be revealed, that
something may be seen besides human striving
and the efforts of human hands. Let the work of
your hand be visible to many, to all peoples on this
earth. May your name be honored, O Lord our God,
your kingdom come, and your will be done on earth
as in heaven. Amen.
 Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners shall be able to:
1. define thesis statement;
2. identify the various techniques in locating thesis statement;
and,
3. formulate thesis statement of the texts.
 What you Know
• Thesis Statement is the first sentence at the
beginning of each paragraph.

• It makes a claim that other people may dispute,

challenge, or oppose.

• It is a question in response to the writing

assignment

• It is a road map for a paper; it tells the reader what

the paper will focus on.

• It is a simple statement of fact

1. The first thing you should do after receiving your writing
prompt is write your thesis statement.

2. A good thesis statement is a broad generalization about your

topic.

3. "Blue printed" thesis statement is a statement that includes

the main areas of support in the order you will introduce
them in your essay and thus acts as a blue print for the
essay.

4. The Cheatday Snack Grill is a great place to eat, because

the staff is friendly, the food is delicious, and the
atmosphere is relaxing is an example of blue printed thesis
statement.

5. A thesis statement should reflect the main idea of an essay.

 Key Answers
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. F
6. F
7. F
8. T
9. T
10.T
 01
Thesis
Statement
Thesis
Statement
A thesis statement usually appears
at the conclusion of the introductory
paragraph of a paper. It offers a
concise summary of the main point
or claim of the essay, research
paper, etc. It is usually expressed in
one sentence, and the statement
may be reiterated elsewhere.
 It is a statement that summarizes your
topic and declares your position on it.
 It tells the reader how you will
interpret the significance of the subject
matter under discussion.
It is a road map for the paper; in other
words, it tells the reader what to
expect from the rest of the paper.
 It is the central idea of a multiple-paragraph
composition. It is one sentence summary that
guides, controls and unifies ideas when
writing a paper. In simple terms, all the
other ideas present in an easy revolve around
the thesis statement.
It focuses your ideas into one or two sentences. It
should present the topic of your paper and also
make a comment about your position in relation
to the topic. Your thesis statement should tell
your reader what the paper is about and also help
guide your writing and keep your argument
focused.
A 3-point thesis statement is a coherent
statement that integrates the three
essential components of a standard
thesis statement, which include a topic,
an assertion, and reasons justifying the
claim.
 Topic Selection

Generally, the question prompt in schools, colleges, and universities

states the essay topic, and, at times, the writer is required to present a
single sentence. Also, it is prudent to brainstorm on a few topics before
selecting a particular theme. Basically, each argument made in an
academic paper requires feasible proof. Rather than writing “democracy,”
it would be wise to write “the Philippine democracy.” Thus, the topic
selected ought to be a narrow description of the essay subject.
 Making an Assertion
The process of developing a strong claim begins by identifying the
relationship between your idea and available information.
For instance, integrating ideas, the subject, and known facts will help in
formulating a viable argument.
Rather than developing a personal claim, writers should make an
argument that is socially relevant and easily contestable.
Moreover, the reasons highlighted in the paper and the order of ideas
adopted in segments determine the number and arrangement of the body
paragraphs.
 Support Inclusion

The last part of a 3-point thesis statement involves providing reasons to

back up your opinion.
In particular, the application of conjunctions, such as “because,” “as,”
“due,” “although,” and “since,” helps in integrating a claim and
justification.
Then, highlighting shreds of evidence can be helpful, especially in
determining the extent by which writers will expound their claims.
Sample Thesis: People cannot achieve True Democracy due to the
continual discrimination, corrupt justice system, and ineffective education
policies across the country.

Step 1 – Topic: “True Democracy.” Step 2 – Assertion: “People cannot achieve.”

Comment: It is a socially relevant topic. Comment: The writer’s position is that true Democracy
is unrealizable, a claim that will act as the essay basis.

Step Point 3 – Support with Three Points:

Continual discrimination.
Corrupt justice system.
Ineffective education policies across the country.

Comment: There are three reasons justifying the

writer’s claim.
 People cannot achieve True
Democracy due to the
True Democracy is an
continual discrimination,
unrealizable dream.
corrupt justice system, and
ineffective education policies
across the country.
Practice
Topic 1: Education is important to have.
Supports:
1. It could enable one to get a better paying
job.
2. It makes a person a more interesting
individual.
3. It makes a person a more informed
citizen.
Topic 2: Bowling is a sport for everyone.
Supports:
1. It is not limited to any age group.
2. It can be played at any time.
3. It does not require any expensive
equipment.
Topic 3: Young children require a lot of care.
Supports:
1. You must provide for their physical needs.
2. You must provide for their emotional needs.
3. You must help them grow mentally.
Should Senior High School and
Univ Students be prioritized in
Vaccination?
 Task #2

Creating 3-point thesis

statements.
 02
Locating
Thesis
Statement
 In academic writing, the thesis is
often explicit: it is included as a
sentence as part of the text. It might
be near the beginning of the work,
but not always– some types of
academic writing leave the thesis
until the conclusion.
Journalism and reporting also rely
on explicit thesis statements that
appear very early in the piece–the
first paragraph or even the first
sentence.
 Works of literature, on the other
This is what’s called an implicit
hand, usually do not contain a
thesis statement: the primary point
specific sentence that sums up the
of the reading is conveyed
core concept of the writing.
indirectly, in multiple locations
However, readers
throughout the work. (In literature,
should finish the piece with a
this is also referred to as the theme
good understanding of what the
of the work.)
work was trying to convey.
 Works of literature, on the other
This is what’s called an implicit
hand, usually do not contain a
thesis statement: the primary point
specific sentence that sums up the
of the reading is conveyed
core concept of the writing.
indirectly, in multiple locations
However, readers
throughout the work. (In literature,
should finish the piece with a
this is also referred to as the theme
good understanding of what the
of the work.)
work was trying to convey.
 4 Questions in
Formulating TS
 Where is your thesis statement?
1. You should provide a thesis early in your essay -- in the introduction,
or in longer essays in the second paragraph -- in order to establish
your position and give your reader a sense of direction.
Tips on how to write a successful thesis statement
• Avoid burying a great thesis statement in the middle of a
paragraph or late in the paper.
• Be as clear and as specific as possible; avoid vague words.
• Indicate the point of your paper but avoid sentence structures like,
“The point of my paper is…”
 Is your thesis statement specific?
1. Your thesis statement should be as clear and specific as possible.
Normally you will continue to refine your thesis as you revise your
argument(s), so your thesis will evolve and gain definition as you
obtain a better sense of where your argument is taking you.

2. Tips on how to formulate specific thesis statement

Are there two large statements connected loosely by a coordinating conjunction (i.e. "and,"
"but," "or," "for," "nor," "so," "yet")?
Would a subordinating conjunction help (i.e. "through," "although," "because," "since") to
signal a relationship between the two sentences?
Or do the two statements imply a fuzzy unfocused thesis?
If so, settle on one single focus and then proceed with further development.
 Is your thesis statement too general?
1. Your thesis should be limited to what can be accomplished in the
specified number of pages. Shape your topic so that you can get
straight to the "meat" of it. Being specific in your paper will be much
more successful than writing about general things that do not say
much. Don't settle for three pages of just skimming the surface.
2. The opposite of a focused, narrow, crisp thesis is a broad, sprawling,
superficial thesis. Compare this original thesis (too general) with three
possible revisions (more focused, each presenting a different approach
to the same topic):
 Is your thesis statement too general?
1. • Original thesis:
There are serious objections to today's horror movies.
2. • Revised theses:
Because modern cinematic techniques have allowed filmmakers to get
more graphic, horror flicks have desensitized young American viewers to
violence.
The pornographic violence in "bloodbath" slasher movies degrades both
men and women.
Today's slasher movies fail to deliver the emotional catharsis that 1930s
horror films did.
 Is your thesis statement clear?
1. • Your thesis statement is no exception to your writing: it needs to be
as clear as possible. By being as clear as possible in your thesis
statement, you will make sure that your reader understands exactly
what you mean.

2. Tips on how to write clear thesis statement

3. Unless you're writing a technical report, avoid technical language.
Always avoid jargon, unless you are confident your audience will be
familiar with it.
4. Avoid vague words such as "interesting,” "negative," "exciting,”
"unusual," and "difficult."
5. Avoid abstract words such as "society," “values,” or “culture.”
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