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Gr 7 Canadian History Project: Assignment

Thesis

A thesis statement is the main idea of an essay. It is often the point you want to argue or support in an essay. The thesis statement explains to a reader the main idea of the essay and the writer’s opinion.

A Thesis Statement Should:
 
•Contain a topic (main idea of what you are writing about)
•Contain an opinion about the topic (your attitude toward the topic)


EXAMPLES:

YES
The life of Christopher Columbus had a lasting impact on the world.
NO 
Christopher Columbus was an explorer


YES
The deserts of the world have many things in common, but their differences are what make them special.
NO
My report is on the state of California.

 

YES
The fat content of today’s lunches is excessive for children.
NO
School lunches is not good!

Thesis