Subject
Who/What is this thesis about? When you are writing a
thesis statement you MUST include the author and the title
of work.
Opinion/Claim
What you plan to prove about a work. This is something
arguable, something that can be proven or refuted.
Reason(s)
This needs to answer the HOW or WHY of your
thesis. Either how will you prove this or why is your
opinion/claim important. This should be 1-3 ways
you will show that your claim is true.
How to write
A THE S I S S T A T E M E N T
ONE SENTENCE
STAKES A CLAIM AND PROVIDES A MAP
Example: In Jamaica Kincaid’s “Girl” the theme of the
oppressive nature of gender expectations is
expressed using repetition and the choice to make
this short story one unbroken sentence.
In Jamaica Kincaid’s “Girl” the theme of the
oppressive nature of gender expectations is
expressed using repetition and the choice to make
this short story one unbroken sentence.
