Developing a Question, Hypothesis, Thesis Teacher Resources

Tips for writing a thesis statement.

This instructional activity focuses on the forming an analytic thesis statement that includes the how, why, and so what of the subject. It also discusses the need to let the thesis develop naturally and be sure that the main claim is...

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, you will learn how to evaluate a thesis statement and identify the problems that might call for revision.

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] Write an essay that contains a clear thesis statement.

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] A learning module that teaches students how to focus on a thesis in an expository text in four lessons: Introduction, Opening Statement: Your Thesis, Maintaining Your Thesis...

This tutorial focuses on revising the thesis and topic sentences using two videos and two slideshows. The first video discusses a 3-step revising process for making sure the thesis fits the paper; the second video focuses on what...

This slideshow lesson focuses on how to write an effective cause and effect thesis; it reviews cause and effect writing, lists signal words for cause and effect papers, explains what is required in the thesis, and provides three examples...

This video lesson details how to write a thesis for a descriptive paper including what is required: identifying the subject being described, providing the perspective/stance, and the reasons or point of the description. It also provides...

This video lesson focuses on choosing a topic and thesis for argumentative papers. It suggests using webs or flow charts to select a topic and narrow its focus, and it explains how to take your topic and turn it into a thesis that is...

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] You will learn strategies for evaluating and revising the thesis and supporting evidence in a persuasive essay.

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] You will be able to write an essay that includes a clear thesis and supporting evidence.

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] You will learn strategies for evaluating and revising the thesis and supporting evidence in an essay.

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop essay points by writing your thesis statement and listing reasons in order of importance. [3:46]

In this lesson, you will learn how to create a clear and coherent thesis statement by analyzing the task and reviewing the text. [7:00]

An explanation and examples of interpretive claims and evaluative claims in a thesis statement. Click on list on the right for more information about elements of the essay.

Students will find a thorough definition of a thesis. Non-examples of thesis statements are also provided.

The basic thesis/support pattern promotes clear, systematic thinking on a single subject and can, therefore, be helpful whenever you want to set forth ideas and facts in an efficient, orderly way.

Extensive explanation of thesis development.

In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:46]

In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:26]

An explanation of a thesis and how many details are needed for support.

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] Evaluate the strength of a thesis in an essay and revise it if necessary.

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] Learn strategies for evaluating and revising the thesis and supporting evidence in an essay.

In this lesson, you will learn how to make your essay flow by connecting your examples, facts, and reasons to your thesis. [3:14]