thesis statement and supporting details Flashcards
is a sentence that states the main idea
and the whole point of the speech. It is often found at the
last part of the introduction. The thesis statement helps
listeners to clearly identify the purpose of the speech.
Thesis Statement
-Identify the primary focus of your speech
-Should be as specific as possible
-Ex. Early cancelation of classes when there is a storm surge
- main idea
-To state plainly what the main idea is or does
-Oftentimes, reflects the view, opinion or claim of the speaker
-Ex. should be implemented
assertion
-Providing points to support your claim would establish the limitations of your discussion
-This means that your speech will cover only what your thesis statement says it would cover
-Ex. to ensure the safety of students
points to support your claim
what is the formula for good thesis statement?
thesis statement = main idea + assertion + supporting points
are sentences that add information to
your main idea to elaborate it. These details help prove
that the main idea is valid and answer the readers’ likely
questions about the main idea.
Supporting Details