13 Persuasive Paper: The Thesis // Due the week of Dec. 8, 2014

Hi Everyone!

A thesis is a statement of your opinion that you will proceed to defend in a persuasive essay (in which you are trying to persuade your readers to act or think a certain way). For the purposes of this class, we will take the thesis one step further (a step which will greatly help you with your organization later on).

For this class, a persuasive thesis should have what you think and three reasons that support your opinion. Basically, a what and a why.

Formula:

• Th = O + R1 + R2 + R3
• Thesis = Opinion + Reason1 + Reason2 + Reason3
• ie:
• (This is true) because (this), (this,) and (this).
• Example: 
• Cats are the best animal in the world because they are clean, useful, and good companions.

Take an opinion on the following 15 topics and write a thesis statement for each. Each should be a complete sentence with a clear opinion and 3 reasons. Underline the "because" in each thesis statement.

1. All students should have daily chores.
2. Every home should have a pet.
3. Every student should play a musical instrument.
4. Homework should be banned.
5. School uniforms should be required.
6. Year round education is better for students.
7. Children should not be allowed to drink soda.
8. PE should be required of all students throughout middle and high school.
9. All students should be required to volunteer in the community.
10. Corporal punishment should be allowed in schools.
11. The Internet should be banned from schools.
12. Junk food should be banned from schools.
13. All parents should be required to attend parenting classes before having a child.
14. All students should be required to learn a foreign language in middle school.
15. All museums should be free to the public.
    
    
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