Opening Monday 10/26 Look at your notes in your spiral on compound and complex sentences. Knowing what you know, write a formula and definition of a compound-complex

Opening Monday 10/26Opening Monday 10/26

Look at your notes in your spiral on Look at your notes in your spiral on compound and complex sentences. compound and complex sentences. Knowing what you know, write a formula Knowing what you know, write a formula

andand definition of a compound-complex definition of a compound-complex sentence.sentence.

Write in complete sentences.Write in complete sentences.

AnswerAnswer

A compound-complex sentence has two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

IND + IND +DEP(1 OR MORE) CDXIND + IND +DEP(1 OR MORE) CDX

EX: EX: After the two soccer players lost their game, they joined their other teammates for lunch, and they went to the movies

StandardsStandardsELAGSE7RI2: ELAGSE7RI2: Determine two or more central ideas in Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.

ELAGSE7W2: ELAGSE7W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant contentanalysis of relevant content

ELAGSE7L1: ELAGSE7L1: Demonstrate command of the Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writingwhen writing

Thesis Statements

What is a thesis statement?What is a thesis statement?

A thesis statement is the A thesis statement is the main ideamain idea of an of an essay. essay.

It is often a point you want to argue or It is often a point you want to argue or support in an essay.support in an essay.

SOSOThe thesis statement explains to a reader The thesis statement explains to a reader the main idea of the essay, and the the main idea of the essay, and the writer’s opinion about that idea.writer’s opinion about that idea.

A thesis statement is one sentence.A thesis statement is one sentence.

It is placed as the last sentence in It is placed as the last sentence in the introductory paragraph of an the introductory paragraph of an essay.essay.

A thesis statement is a claim or A thesis statement is a claim or controlling idea that can be argued.controlling idea that can be argued.

The essay will contain evidence and The essay will contain evidence and opinions that support the argument.opinions that support the argument.

Thesis statements avoid the Thesis statements avoid the following:following:

the first person (I believe, In my opinion, the first person (I believe, In my opinion, etc.)etc.)

unclear language (It seems, etc.)unclear language (It seems, etc.)

attempting two topics at once, even if they attempting two topics at once, even if they seem related. seem related. – Pick one and stick with it.Pick one and stick with it.

just stating a fact . A thesis is something just stating a fact . A thesis is something you plan to make an argument about. you plan to make an argument about.

A thesis statement shouldA thesis statement should

contain a contain a topictopic (main idea of what (main idea of what you are writing about)you are writing about)

contain an contain an opinionopinion about the topic about the topic (what your attitude is toward the topic)(what your attitude is toward the topic)

contain contain reasons why reasons why you hold that you hold that view (explanations answering “why?” view (explanations answering “why?” or “so what?”).or “so what?”).

A thesis statement should not be: A thesis statement should not be:

too wordytoo wordy

too generaltoo general

too broadtoo broad

a titlea title

a facta fact

Which sentence is too broad to be Which sentence is too broad to be a good thesis statement?a good thesis statement?

A.A. One reason to live in Mableton is One reason to live in Mableton is because it is very close to because it is very close to Atlanta.Atlanta.

B.B. Atlanta is a great place to live.Atlanta is a great place to live.

Too BoardToo Board

• Mableton is a great place to live.Mableton is a great place to live.

A thesis statement should not be A thesis statement should not be too wordy.too wordy.

WordyWordy• Some problems with Highlands Middle School Some problems with Highlands Middle School

are that it needs a larger playground, an air are that it needs a larger playground, an air conditioned gym,, restrooms connected to each conditioned gym,, restrooms connected to each classroom, running water in the classrooms, and classroom, running water in the classrooms, and a number of other physical changes to the a number of other physical changes to the building.building.

BetterBetter• Highlands Middle School needs several changes Highlands Middle School needs several changes

to its facility to make it a better school. to its facility to make it a better school.

Which sentence is too wordy to be Which sentence is too wordy to be a good thesis statement?a good thesis statement?

A.A. Abe Lincoln was one of the best Abe Lincoln was one of the best presidents the United States has ever presidents the United States has ever known.known.

B.B. Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the 1616thth President of the United States, a President of the United States, a liberator of slaves, and united the North liberator of slaves, and united the North and South at the end of the American Civil and South at the end of the American Civil War. War.

Too WordyToo Wordy

• Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the 1616thth President of the United States, a President of the United States, a liberator of slaves, and united the North liberator of slaves, and united the North and South at the end of the American Civil and South at the end of the American Civil War. War.

A thesis statement should not be A thesis statement should not be too general.too general.

• Too generalToo general• Lindley Middle School is a good school. Lindley Middle School is a good school.

• BetterBetter• Daily writing practice has led to improved Daily writing practice has led to improved

writing skills for the students at Lindley Middle writing skills for the students at Lindley Middle School. School.

Which sentence is too general to Which sentence is too general to be a good thesis statement?be a good thesis statement?

A.A. Music makes people happy. Music makes people happy.

B.B. Music therapy is useful in Music therapy is useful in relieving stress and other relieving stress and other conditions.conditions.

Too generalToo general

• Music makes people happy.Music makes people happy.

A thesis statement should not be a A thesis statement should not be a title.title.

• A titleA title• Cost of Living Cost of Living

• BetterBetter• The cost of living in New York City is higher The cost of living in New York City is higher

than in many other cities in the United States. than in many other cities in the United States.

Which sentence would not be a Which sentence would not be a good thesis statement because it is good thesis statement because it is

a title?a title?

A.A. Good teaching has led to an Good teaching has led to an increase in ELA scores at Lindley increase in ELA scores at Lindley Middle School. Middle School.

B.B. Rising ELA Scores at Lindley Rising ELA Scores at Lindley Middle School. Middle School.

A TitleA Title

• Rising ELA Scores at Lindley Rising ELA Scores at Lindley Middle School Middle School

A thesis statement should not be a A thesis statement should not be a fact.fact.

• A fact A fact • The average temperature for Mableton in The average temperature for Mableton in

winter is in the 40’s and in summer is in the winter is in the 40’s and in summer is in the 90’s. 90’s.

• BetterBetter• The climate in Mableton is ideal for outdoor The climate in Mableton is ideal for outdoor

sports almost all year round. sports almost all year round.

Which sentence would not be a Which sentence would not be a good thesis statement because it is good thesis statement because it is

a fact?a fact?

A.A. The recycling of one aluminum The recycling of one aluminum can saves enough energy to run can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours. a TV for three hours.

B.B. Recycling is one of the most Recycling is one of the most important jobs a person can do to important jobs a person can do to protect our environment.protect our environment.

A FactA Fact

• The recycling of one aluminum The recycling of one aluminum can saves enough energy to run can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours. a TV for three hours.

OPENING TUESDAY 10/27OPENING TUESDAY 10/27

Combine the following clauses into one full sentence (rewrite the new sentence using the correct punctuation and any conjuctions):

1. as soon as Mary texts me back / we can go to the movie / we just need to pick up Mike first

2. my friend decided to try out for the school musical / but Mr. Johnson didn’t give her the part / because she can’t sing and dance at the same time

3. when my cousins first arrived / we got along great / but we were ready to kill each other after we had been together for twenty minutes

Thesis:Thesis:

As you explore your subject, you will As you explore your subject, you will begin to see possible ways to connect begin to see possible ways to connect your ideas. A sentence that links all your ideas. A sentence that links all your main ideas and explains your your main ideas and explains your opinion on those ideas is called a opinion on those ideas is called a thesis statement.thesis statement.

Opinion:Opinion:

A thesis should contain a topic (what you are A thesis should contain a topic (what you are writing about), an opinion about the topic (what writing about), an opinion about the topic (what your attitude is toward the topic), and reasons your attitude is toward the topic), and reasons why you hold that view (explanations answering why you hold that view (explanations answering “why?” or “so what?”).“why?” or “so what?”).

In other words, a thesis needs to be an In other words, a thesis needs to be an arguable claim that can be proven with facts and arguable claim that can be proven with facts and opinions. To check to see if a thesis is arguable, opinions. To check to see if a thesis is arguable, locate the opinion words. locate the opinion words.

Locating the Opinion in a Locating the Opinion in a Thesis:Thesis:

When you look for the opinion in a thesis, ask yourself When you look for the opinion in a thesis, ask yourself what the writer’s attitude is towards the topic. what the writer’s attitude is towards the topic.

For example, in the sentence: “Many hip-hop songs For example, in the sentence: “Many hip-hop songs are sexist because they make women look like pretty are sexist because they make women look like pretty pictures with no substance.”pictures with no substance.”

In the thesis, the topic is “hip-hop songs” and the In the thesis, the topic is “hip-hop songs” and the controlling idea or claim is that these songs are controlling idea or claim is that these songs are “sexist” Another person might have had a different “sexist” Another person might have had a different attitude and may have found the hip-hop songs attitude and may have found the hip-hop songs “empowering to women”. “empowering to women”.

How to write a thesis statementHow to write a thesis statement

Take notes in your spiral as you watch the Take notes in your spiral as you watch the videovideo

““Many hip-hop songs are sexist because they Many hip-hop songs are sexist because they make women look like pretty pictures with no make women look like pretty pictures with no

substance.”substance.”

In the thesis, the topic is “hip-hop songs” and the In the thesis, the topic is “hip-hop songs” and the controlling idea or claim is that these songs are “sexist” controlling idea or claim is that these songs are “sexist” Another person might have had a different attitude and Another person might have had a different attitude and may have found the hip-hop songs “empowering to may have found the hip-hop songs “empowering to women”. women”.

Therefore, “sexist” reveals the writer’s attitude and also Therefore, “sexist” reveals the writer’s attitude and also indicates what the essay with this thesis statement will indicates what the essay with this thesis statement will be focused on: demonstrating why hip-hop songs are be focused on: demonstrating why hip-hop songs are “sexist.” This thesis statement limits the writer’s focus “sexist.” This thesis statement limits the writer’s focus and clearly tells the reader what the essay will be about.and clearly tells the reader what the essay will be about.

Underline the opinion words below; if there Underline the opinion words below; if there

are no opinion words, it is not a thesisare no opinion words, it is not a thesis::1)In this essay I will discuss civil rights. 1)In this essay I will discuss civil rights.

2) Television is destroying the unity of the modern family. 2) Television is destroying the unity of the modern family.

3) In her essay, Erlich shows that there is a balance of 3) In her essay, Erlich shows that there is a balance of community and isolation in her hometown. community and isolation in her hometown.

4) While text messaging can be a handy way to stay in 4) While text messaging can be a handy way to stay in touch with friends and family, many people text touch with friends and family, many people text compulsively causing them to be distracted. compulsively causing them to be distracted.

5) my uncle has taught me the best lesson that the 5) my uncle has taught me the best lesson that the importance of putting family first.importance of putting family first.

More PracticeMore Practice

Directions: Directions: 1) Find the opinion words in the statement. If there 1) Find the opinion words in the statement. If there are no opinion words, it is not a thesis statement. are no opinion words, it is not a thesis statement. 2) Tell if the statement is a good thesis statement.2) Tell if the statement is a good thesis statement.

• Although most people believe Although most people believe otherwise, bats are harmless and otherwise, bats are harmless and highly beneficial.highly beneficial.


• In this essay I will discuss the In this essay I will discuss the crime rate in Mountain City.crime rate in Mountain City.


• Energetic exercise is a good way Energetic exercise is a good way to help relieve stress.to help relieve stress.


• Lindley Middle School and Floyd Lindley Middle School and Floyd Middle School differ in many Middle School differ in many ways.ways.


• This paper will consider the This paper will consider the advantages and disadvantages of advantages and disadvantages of students having nightly students having nightly homework.homework.


• Hate speech should be eliminated Hate speech should be eliminated for many reasons.for many reasons.

Take out a piece of notebook paper Take out a piece of notebook paper and number from 1 to 10.and number from 1 to 10.

In each of the following slides tell In each of the following slides tell whether the sentence is a good or whether the sentence is a good or

bad thesis statement.bad thesis statement.

Good or BadGood or Bad

1.1. Many people do not like to watch Many people do not like to watch violent horror movies. violent horror movies.

2.2. Today’s movies do not have the Today’s movies do not have the emotional impact of the classic emotional impact of the classic horror movies of the 1940’s. horror movies of the 1940’s.


3.3. Rap music is the best music Rap music is the best music ever. ever.

4.4. Although many people find Although many people find rap music offensive, it has rap music offensive, it has had a positive impact on had a positive impact on today’s youth.today’s youth.


5.5. I enjoy white water rafting.I enjoy white water rafting.

6.6. The first white water rafting The first white water rafting trip can challenge a person trip can challenge a person both in body and spirit.both in body and spirit.


7.7. Sixth grade students are Sixth grade students are busy.busy.

8.8. The life of a typical sixth The life of a typical sixth grade student is challenging grade student is challenging due to the need to succeed in due to the need to succeed in extracurricular activities.extracurricular activities.


9.9. Community service projects include Community service projects include building shelter for the homeless, building shelter for the homeless, servicing meals to the hungry, servicing meals to the hungry, providing transportation for the sick, providing transportation for the sick, distributing clothes, and a large distributing clothes, and a large number of other helpful activities.number of other helpful activities.

10.10.Students should help others who are Students should help others who are less fortunate. less fortunate.

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Opening Monday 10/26 Look at your notes in your spiral on compound and complex sentences. Knowing what you know, write a formula and definition of a compound-complex