Scribe post 1: Friday, August 20

what makes an effective thesis?

students input

• titles of books
• referencing the book
• describing the book , and what the book is about
• not all thesis statements have to be all 1,2,3 layouts

Mrs. lee's input

• identify a focus ( a motif, a historical time period, a thematic idea)
• the thesis statement is specific
• contains a "so what" 

1. universal
2. specific
3. didactic? (i.e. does it seek to teach) 
4. could stand alone as a complete sentence
5. is unique and non-cliche 

***** no 3 points thesis statement or plot focuesd arguments ( meaning it should not be about the whole book) please***


questions from students

1. how would you set up your essay with out three point?

• make your paragraphs examples of your one thesis point