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Lesson 4 EAPP

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Republic of the Philippines

COLEGIO DE SAN LORENZO RUIZ DE MANILA


OF NORTHERN SAMAR, Inc.
Cor. Balite – Quezon St., Brgy. Calachuchi, Catarman, Northern Samar
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Module 4 in English for


Lesso Academic and Professional
Purposes
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Thesis Statements
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This is your self-instructional learner module in EAPP. All the activities provided in this lesson will
help you learn and understand: Thesis Statements

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify what a thesis statement is;


2. distinguish weak and strong thesis statements; and
3. develop a thesis statement for a given text.

LESSONS
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The thesis is the main idea or main point of an informational text. It serves as a roadmap of
the text you are reading. Simply, the thesis statement provides direction or purpose to the text. It
can be expressed anywhere in the selection or passage you are reading. It can be seen at the
beginning, middle or end of the text.
Prepared by:
If the thesis is stated at the beginning, then the reader may expect that the following
RONNEL M. LAGRIMAS
sentences support or develop it. The ideas are said to be organized in deductive order. However,
if the thesis is stated at the latter part of the text, then the preceding statements are the details or
the specifics. This follows the inductive order. Remember that thesis statements require proof or
evidences to make your stand more convincing and effective.

Thesis statements can also be explicit or implicit. Implicit thesis statements do not clearly
express the main idea of a text. The reader has to infer from all the details stated in the text. On
the other hand, explicit thesis statements express the main idea clearly and directly in the text
read.

The following are the key elements for a strong thesis statement:

1. It is not a fact.

A fact is irrefutable. Writing a fact as a thesis makes no argument.

Weak: Cats spend most of their time sleeping.

Strong: Cats are better than dogs because they keep pests at bay and they require less work than
puppies.

2. It is not a question.

A question simply does not express one’s claim or comment about a topic.

Weak: What are the advantages of keeping a pet at home?

Strong: A person who wants to live happily in life should own a pet because of their ability to help
decrease depression, stress and anxiety.

3. It is not an announcement.

Avoid saying what you will discuss in the text.

Weak: This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of owning a pet.

Strong: Owning a pet brings good than burden because they can lower stress levels, make one
feels safe and teach their owners responsibility.

4. It is not too broad.

Avoid making vague and confusing thesis statements by making specific and focused thesis.

Weak: Too much alcohol consumption is not good for the health.

Strong: Excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk to health problems as it may cause liver
damage, stomach distress and even cancer.

5. It is a complete sentence.

A phrase does not convey complete ideas or thought. Stating the thesis in complete sentence
makes it easier for the reader to understand the main idea of the text.

6. It requires support.

To make your thesis statement persuasive, facts, surveys, reports etc. should be used as proof or
evidence to support your claim or opinion on the topic.

7. It takes a stand.

The thesis should clearly show your claim about a subject/topic.


8. It is arguable.

The thesis should be contestable, debatable or argumentative. Again, the thesis statement should
never be a factual statement.

ACTIVITIES

Directions: Choose the most appropriate thesis statement on the following topics. Encircle
the letter of your choice.

1. On ABS-CBN Shutdown

a. ABS-CBN should not be stopped from operating as many employees may lose their job during
this pandemic.
b. This paper will explore the reasons why ABS-CBN should be shut down.
c. I think ABS-CBN shutdown is a major blow to press freedom in the country.
d. What are the reasons of ABS-CBN shutdown?

2. On Reopening of Classes

a. It is not safe for students and teachers to attend classes this August.
b. The schools, both public and private, must prioritize health safety protocols for learners and
teachers by ensuring that vaccines are available in the country before school opening.
c. I know a lot of parents are against the reopening of classes this August.
d. Pros and cons of resumption of classes amidst this COVID 19 pandemic

3. On Reinstatement of Death Penalty in the Philippines


a. Surveys show that Filipinos would like death penalty to be reinstated in the country.
b. I believe that death penalty will only violate the human rights of every Filipino.
c. Death penalty does not only serve justice to the victims and their family, but it also helps
decrease the number of heinous crime in the Philippines.
d. This passage talks about why death penalty should be reinstated in the Philippines.

4. On Wearing of School Uniforms

a. “It’s not about the dress you wear, but the life you lead in the dress” Diana Vreeland.
b. Wearing school uniforms promotes not just self-respect but also respect to learning and
educational institutions.
c. Wearing of school uniforms have advantages and disadvantages.
d. In this paper, I will explore the benefits of school uniform policy.

5. On the Use of Gadgets


a. Gadget use should be in moderation as it may negatively affect physical and psychological
health.
b. Negative effects of gadget use include vision problems, lack of sleep, confusion, and even
violence.
c. I guess gadget use does more harm than good.
d. Any type of gadget is bad for children.

ASSESSMENT

Identify which thesis statement is weak and which one is strong. Write W if the statement is weak
and S if the statement is strong.

_____1. Internet usage has a negative effect to people, especially to children.

_____2. The minimum wage in the country should be raised as it is beneficial not just to Filipino
wage-earners but also to the Philippine economy.

_____3. In this paper, I will explore the different effects, both positive and negative, of wearing
school uniforms in universities and colleges.

_____4. President Rodrigo Duterte is the best president in Philippine history.

_____5. As of April 2020, there were more than 125,000 Filipinos who violated the enhanced
community quarantine in the Philippines.

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