Thesis Statement Teacher Resources

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 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.

This 35-minute interactive tutorial models the research process via the story of Quentin, a UMUC student. It takes him through the various research process steps: understand how to locate background information on his topic by showing...

This Indiana University of Pennsylvania Writing Center article provides tips for writing a strong introduction for an essay. Using the following are discussed in these tips: anecdote, startling statement, famous ideas, question(s), first...

This online writing assistance offers help in the writing process, grammar and mechanics, usage, and four different types of essays, as well as help on deciding what and how to document.

Written by a college professor, this site discusses five areas for students to work on to improve their writing. The areas are Thesis, Research, Close Reading, Style, and Mechanics. The author is clear and concise in his advice, and...

This University of North Carolina writing tutorial gives examples and how to use transitions and stresses the importance of organization. W.9-10.1c cohesion/clarity/reason, W.9-10.2c cohesion/clarity/trans, W.11-12.1c...

This video lesson focuses on introductions including the role of an introduction and what it includes. It discusses the length, and methods to hook the reader, and how to make a strong introduction. Real Player is required.

Introduction to basic concepts necessary for delivering an informative speech. Eight different areas are developed from purpose to speech delivery. Look on the right side and select the specific topic you are looking for. SL.9-10.4...

A comprehensive list of the important steps in researching and writing a report or project. Includes links to tip sheets for each step.

This is a nine-page PDF entitled "How to Write a Literary Analysis Essay" which explains in detail the parts of a literary analysis and how to write them.

This website provides a series of links to detailed information about each segment of how to write an academic essay from how to read the assignment to the final edits. Use the links to the right. W.9-10.1a claims/intro/org, W.9-10.2a...

A great resource for middle-school, high-school, and college writers, with worksheets, articles, model papers, and presentations that will help you with research, grammar, style, job-search and professional writing, and more. Includes...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students comprehension will be reinforced as they reading first and last sentences of paragraphs. Direct teaching, guided practice, and independent worksheets are available for this third grade lesson.

Part of the Pearson Longman series entitled "Sentence Resources for Writers", this site assesses the high school student's ability to identify main points and develop specific details and support points. Includes ten multiple choice and...

In this lesson, you will learn how to write an introduction by building on the thesis statement. [4:58]

This structural design will guide students in writing a career research paper from start to finish. They will gather information; cite sources MLA style; develop a thesis statement, outline, and paragraphs; and create a research paper...

Draft the culminating task essay including the thesis statement. Review the prompt to check your work.

This site, which provides the expectations and grading criteria for students at the University of Puget Sound, also contains a great deal of helpful advice for student writers in general. The site walks students through the process of...

Tips for planning an essay. Links to additional information on the topics Assess the Situation, Think about Writing Ideas, How to Write a Thesis Statement, and How to Write an Outline are provided.