Unit 2 · Lesson 2• 26 min
Writing the Thesis Statement
Today's lesson
WritingtheThesisStatement
The thesis is the one sentence that directly…
Quick Check
1. What is wrong with the thesis 'the economy is complicated'?
2. True or False?
"A thesis for a yes-or-no policy question should generally commit to a clear answer rather than refusing to take a side."
3. Why might a qualified thesis be viewed as more sophisticated than a flat yes-or-no thesis?
Answer all 3 questions to check.
A challenge round will appear here shortly.
Takeaway
A thesis must directly and specifically answer the drawn question in a way that naturally sets…