Thesis+Sentence

=THESIS SENTENCE=

This should clearly state the topic you submitted on January 31, tell readers what you will be writing about in your paper, and declare your opinion about the issue about which you will be writing. Here is an example for the topic 'Holden is an accurate observer of hypocrisy in others, but not in himself' :


 * In the novel** //**The Catcher in the Rye**//**, by J.D.Salinger, Holden Caulfield is known for calling others phonies. Throughout the story, the young narrator makes countless critical observations of the hypocrisy in others he encounters. However, while Holden is quick to criticize those who say one thing and do another, he fails to notice or admit that he too quite often contradicts himself, or that his actions don't always match up with his words. This essay will examine Holden's hypocrisy throughout the novel.**

Yes, my thesis is MORE than one sentence, but I think that is a good idea for a 5-page paper. It helps fill up space and tells the reader exactly what to expect. If you already know what your main bodies will be, you could even work your main body topics into your thesis sentences. This will only make the writing of your introductory paragraph easier on you when it is due next week. Good luck & good writing!