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1、會計學(xué)1thesisstatementtopicsentenceThesis statement (中心論點(diǎn)主題句中心論點(diǎn)主題句)第1頁/共36頁Whats a thesis statement?A thesis statement is a specific message about a limited subject. A thesis statement is the main idea of an essay. It is often a point you want to argue or support in an essay. So , the thesis statement

2、 explains to a reader the main idea of the essay, and the writers opinion or attitude on that idea. 第2頁/共36頁Thesis Statement 第3頁/共36頁There are three reasons that stand out for my becoming a teacher - love for the English language, my innate interest in how people learn, and my desire to help other p

3、eople .Thesis StatementThe thesis statement contains the main idea that controls the content of the essay.Subpoints in the thesis help the reader know how the essay will be organized第4頁/共36頁Thesis Statementstates the main idea of the essay in a complete sentence, not in a question.states an opinion

4、or attitude on a topic. It doesnt just state the topic, itself.often lists subtopics (specific & focused).does not directly announce your main topic.Be clear, strong, easy to find第5頁/共36頁Main Idea in a Complete Sentence第6頁/共36頁Main Idea in a Complete SentenceThe sport of cross-country running.Wh

5、y do I want to be a teacher?This is not a complete sentence.The sport of cross-country running has allowed me to get in better shape and meet some interesting people.Being a teacher is a great profession, because it allows me to work with students and be creative.This is a question, not a statement.

6、Thesis StatementThesis Statement第7頁/共36頁States an Opinion or Attitude第8頁/共36頁States an Opinion or AttitudeI learned to play many musical instruments when I was young. This would not be considered a good thesis statement because it is only expressing a fact. It doesnt give the writers opinion or atti

7、tude on playing musical instruments. This thesis statement doesnt give the writer very much to explain or prove in his/her essay. Learning to play many musical instruments when I was young helped me to become a more intelligent and well-rounded person. This thesis statement is much better because it

8、 expresses how the writer feels about the experience of learning to play musical instruments. This thesis statement requires the writer to explain how and why playing a musical instrument made him/her a better person.第9頁/共36頁Subtopics第10頁/共36頁SubtopicsCountryside schools meet with some serious probl

9、ems. No subtopics are named in this thesis statement. Some of the most serious problems in todays countryside schools are the overcrowded classrooms, the low percentage of trained teachers, and the lack of resources such as textbooks for students. This statement names three subtopics. Can you find a

10、ll of the subtopics?subtopic #2subtopic #1subtopic #3第11頁/共36頁Another Example The large influx of people to California has had major effects on the state. No subtopics are named in this thesis statement. The large influx of people to California has had major effects on the ability of the state to pr

11、ovide housing, electricity, and jobs for all residents. This statement names three subtopics. Can you find all of the subtopics?subtopic #1subtopic #2subtopic #3第12頁/共36頁Dont State the Obvious第13頁/共36頁Dont State the Obvious In this essay, I am going to discuss the effects of long-term drug abuse. Lo

12、ng-term drug use can have disastrous effects on ones marriage, career, and health.第14頁/共36頁第15頁/共36頁第16頁/共36頁第17頁/共36頁第18頁/共36頁第19頁/共36頁第20頁/共36頁第21頁/共36頁第22頁/共36頁第23頁/共36頁(X)()第24頁/共36頁in daily life. (poor)(better)Requirements of a Good Topic Sentence第25頁/共36頁to acquire some skills. (poor)(better)Requirements of a Goo