Developing a Question, Hypothesis, Thesis Teacher Resources

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a research thesis statement by restating your big research question in a complete sentence. [4:43]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [4:39]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a research thesis statement by restating your big research question in a complete sentence. [4:09]

An adult educator talks about the thesis statement and how to cluster ideas around it.

This is a well-organized page that allows you to zero in on a particular aspect of stating your hypothesis and writing your thesis statement.

An explanation of a thesis statement and how it is used in an essay.

Superbly written explanation of thesis development. Use the links on the right to work through the writing process.

An excellent tip sheet for creating and perfecting a thesis statement. Also includes information about statement of purpose and examples.

Learn what a thesis statement is, how to generate a thesis statement for an assigned topic, and how to generate a thesis statement if a topic has not been assigned.

In this lesson, you will learn how to express the main idea by writing a thesis statement. [5:38]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [5:12]

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a thesis statement by checking to make sure you have strong reasons to support it. [4:08]

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a strong thesis statement for your persuasive speech by revising your thoughts into statements. [4:58]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write the argument for a thesis statement by turning the purpose statement into a claim. [3:34]

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a thesis statement by checking to make sure you have strong reasons to support it. [3:40]

Lesson plan on writing thesis statements specifically addresses writing essays on historical subjects and themes, particularly essays written in response to document-based questions (DBQs). Walks students through identifying clear thesis...

In this lesson, you will draft a thesis statement for your argumentative essay by combining your claim and supporting reasons. [4:47]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement by checking to see that the thesis statement is an opinion supported by reasons. [4:45]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write the sub-points for your thesis statement by turning the argument into a why question. [4:11]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement by checking to see that the thesis statement is an opinion supported by three reasons. [4:46]

In this lesson, you will learn how to create a thesis statement by making a list of possible ideas and asking questions about them. [4:02]

In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a thesis statement for your argumentative essay by combining your claim and supporting reasons. [4:31]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement for an argumentative essay by narrowing your topic. [4:47]

A series of notes and lessons focused on writing thesis statements and topic sentences. The lesson begins with a four-page downloadable PDF containing information about the function and form of a thesis statement as well as how to...