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Thesis Statement Writing Practice

A strong thesis statement makes a clear, arguable claim and gives the essay a focused direction. Use the proposal details in the questions as your context, then analyse, revise and write thesis statements. For open-ended tasks, the answer gives one possible response; other well-supported answers may also work.

Recognise and evaluate

Use the proposal details in the questions to consider what makes a thesis effective.

1.Which option best describes the purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

It introduces the topic without taking a position.
It states the essay’s central claim and guides the reader’s understanding of the argument.
It lists every example the essay will include.
It repeats the essay question in different words.

2.Hugo proposes: “Bikes are useful.” Is this an effective argumentative thesis? Explain what it does well or what it needs.

3.Isla writes: “The repair shop should offer discounted commuter-bike repairs because the scheme could make cycling more affordable and encourage people to choose a low-emission way to travel.” Identify the position and the two supporting reasons.

4.Which thesis is more focused and arguable for an essay about the workshop proposal?

There are different opinions about bike repairs.
The workshop should offer discounted repairs to regular commuters, with eligibility based on proof of commuting, so the limited subsidy supports people most likely to use their bikes for daily travel.

Build a stronger claim

A useful thesis is specific enough to argue, but not so narrow that it only reports a fact.

5.Hemi writes: “The workshop has been open for six years.” Explain why this is a weak thesis for an argument about discounted repairs, then revise it into an arguable claim.

6.True or false: A thesis can acknowledge a complication or opposing concern while still making a clear argument.

TrueFalse

7.Improve this vague thesis so that it takes a specific position on the proposal: “Discounts could be good for the community.”

8.Choose the more precise verb for an argumentative thesis: “The workshop should ____ a six-month discounted-repair trial.”

do
implement
have

Write and test your thesis

Draft a claim, then check whether it can guide a sustained argument.

9.Write a one-sentence thesis arguing for or against the workshop offering discounted repairs to commuters. Include a clear position and at least one reason.

10.Test your thesis from the previous question. Name one reasonable counterargument and one piece of evidence you would need to investigate before deciding whether your claim is convincing.