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Thesis Statements:NO THESIS means you have NO ESSAY! A mini-lesson Should there be a curfew for teenagers? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Move to the corner of the room that corresponds with your answer to the above question… In your groups Brainstorm reasons for your opinion. A Thesis Statement is a clearly worded answer to a question and/or clearly worded declaration of the views/ideas a writer will prove in the essay. It is the LAST sentence in the introduction and it tells the reader what you are going to PROVE and the points (reasons) you will discuss. EXAMPLE Write an essay that explains why a particular fruit is the most delicious in the world. The most delicious fruit in the world is the apple because of its crispy texture and sweet taste. EXAMPLE Write an essay that persuades the administration that we should or should not have a dress code. Give at least 3 strong examples to support your claim. The student body at Hart High School should have a dress code because it keeps students focused on learning, creates an environment where everyone is equal, and contributes to the safety of the campus. Your turn! Complete one thesis statement per group… Write a persuasive essay for or against teenage curfews in your community. Provide strong examples to support your claim. What is being asked??? Should there be a curfew for teenagers in the community? Why or why not? My community should/should not have a curfew for teenagers because _______ , _______, and _________. SHARE OUT How would this look as an outline? INTRO (hook) THESIS (last sentence) The most delicious fruit in the world is the apple because of its crispy texture and sweet taste. BODY PARAGRAPH #1 The most delicious fruit in the world is the apple because of its crispy texture. BODY PARAGRAPH #2 The most delicious fruit in the world is the apple because of its sweet taste. CONCLUSION (restate thesis…leave reader with something to think about…) Obviously, after lo