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Writing a Thesis Statement for an Informative Essay: A Step-by-Step Guide, Essays (high school) of English
A comprehensive guide on how to write an effective thesis statement for an informative or expository essay. It covers the importance of understanding your purpose, selecting a topic, and crafting a broad yet specific thesis statement. Examples and subdivisions are also provided.
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How to write a thesis
statement for an
informative / expository
essay
• To inform…..
• Now that you know your purpose,
select your topic & you can begin
constructing your thesis statement.
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- Example of too broad: "Alcohol abuse has consequences.”
- Example of too narrow: "Alcohol abuse at my high school has resulted in the expulsion of two students."
- Example of usable thesis: "Cases of alcohol abuse in high schools across America have increased in number and severity over the last ten years."
An informative (or expository) thesis statement will:
- state what you are going to explain
- outline the organization of your explanation
- Example: The lifestyles of barn owls include hunting for insects and animals, building nests, and raising their young.
NEVER!!!!!
- A great thesis statement never begins