Composing Thesis Statements for the information below:
1) TOPIC: an experience of being different
AUDIENCE: classmates and teacher
POSSIBLE STANCE: Take the position that the experience was positive.
THESIS STATEMENT:
2) TOPIC: activities for teenagers in your neighborhood
AUDIENCE: editor of local newspaper
POSSIBLE STANCE: Take a position on the availability of appropriate activities.
THESIS STATEMENT:
3) TOPIC: a recent controversy at your school
AUDIENCE: fellow students
POSSIBLE STANCE: Take a position on the controversy.
THESIS STATEMENT:
4) TOPIC: an upcoming election
AUDIENCE: citizens of your town
POSSIBLE STANCE: Take a position in favor of a particular candidate or ballot issue.
THESIS STATEMENT:
5) TOPIC: a member of your family
AUDIENCE: general college-educated readers
POSSIBLE STANCE: Take a position that explains why readers should be interested in the person.
THESIS STATEMENT: