Developing a Question, Hypothesis, Thesis Teacher Resources

This video lesson focuses on developing a thesis statement for classification papers. It discusses the common elements of all thesis statements; then what must be included in the thesis for classification paper specifically: the subject...

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Writing Center article provides information about the "thesis" of a paper. Examples of clear thesis statements are also provided.

In this lesson, you will learn how to evaluate a thesis statement and identify the problems that might call for revision. It provides practice activities to learn to identify and evaluate thesis statements.

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will learn how to identify, evaluate, and revise thesis statements and how to identify the issues that might need to be revised. It also provides...

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] A learning module that teaches students how to write a strong thesis statement in four mini-lessons: Introduction, A Thesis Should Be Debatable, A Thesis Should Be...

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] A learning module that teaches students about thesis statements and supporting details in an argumentative essay in five mini-lessons: Introduction, Choosing a Topic,...

This video lesson focuses on writing a thesis statement for a process analysis paper. It includes the requirements for all thesis statements, the need to break down the process and evaluate it, a generic thesis starting point, and then...

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

This lesson focuses on selecting a topic and writing a thesis for an argumentative paper. It explains the purpose of argumentative writing, lists the aspects of a strong topic, suggests ways to find a topic, discusses the purpose and...

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

You will learn revision strategies you can use to strengthen your introduction and body of your paper. W.11-12.2a Intro/Format

Learn how to narrow your research topic into a thesis and write your introduction.

This tutorial on writing essays contains several sections pertaining to the thesis. These include thesis definition, characteristics, analysis of thesis to gather and shape information, and topic sentences. Many examples given. W.9-10.2...

Explains the thesis statement and distinguishes it from the purpose statement. Gives an example of a paragraph containing both. Be sure try the link at the bottom of the page, "Developing a Thesis Statement." This page goes into further...

Brief explanation of the thesis statement, followed by examples of faulty and improved thesis statements.

This Dartmouth College writing lab tutorial teaches students how to develop a thesis statement.

This site describes the thesis statement in a series of "A thesis is a ____, not a ____" statements. Gives examples of improper and improved thesis statements.

The first part of this page lists five characteristics of a thesis statement and gives examples of a poor and an effective statement for each characteristic. The second part of the handout dispels common myths about the thesis statement.

Answers questions about what a thesis is, why you might write one, how to write it, and the content that should be included!

A twelve-part learning module with links to texts and websites to use while learning how to write a strong and effective thesis statement.

A six-part learning module with links to images, texts, and a quiz to use while learning how to write a strong thesis statement.

In this lesson, students will learn how to develop a thesis and an introduction for a research project. W.11-12.2a Intro/Format

This lesson focuses on establishing the purpose and thesis of your speech. It includes information about both a general and specific purpose of the speech and developing a thesis statement that clearly articulates the purpose and main...

An explanation of a thesis statement and tips on writing one.