Creating a Thesis

What is a thesis statement?

In your notebooks… answer this question to the best of your ability.

If you have no idea… make something up.. It will help you remember.

How to Create a Thesis from a Question Prompt

1. Read the Question Prompt.

2. Change the Prompt from a question into a firm statement.

3. Use this converted statement as the basis for your thesis.

Change the Question into a Statement

Do you like vanilla ice cream?

There are several reasons why I do not like vanilla ice cream.

I like vanilla ice cream for a number of reasons.

Change the Question into a Statement

What are the key characteristics of a civilization?

There are several key characteristics of civilization.

The five characteristics that play a role in the development of civilization are ______, _______, _____, ______, and ______.

Change the Question into a Statement

Why were advanced cities essential to the growth of civilizations?

Advanced cities are essential to the growth of civilizations in several ways distinct ways.

The growth of civilization relied heavily on the the _____, ______ and _____ of advanced cities.

Change the Ques