The Wonders of Bob

Or How to write a damn good thesis statement

Definition of a THESIS STATEMENT: a short statement, usually one sentence, that

summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.

But you all cringe at the term so let’s just rename it and call it… Bob.

Just make sure we can see Bob in all of your essays…

Bob

How do we create Bob? What is the main point of your essay?

What do you want to say in your essay?

Don’t tell me what you are going to write about, just write it!

Pick out what you want to compare and contrast about the two myths (creationism and scientific) and state them.

PromptWhat would you like to compare and contrast

between the Creation myth of your chosen tribe/religion/nationality/culture and the Scientific facts of the Big Bang Theory?

How are you going to compare and contrast them?

Venn diagram anybody??

Okay, back to Bob. Try this:

To help you come up with a thesis:

Imagine a reporter on TV is going to do a report on your paper. She wants to compare and contrast two ideas in two sentences. That is your thesis. (yes, it can be more than one sentence)

For example

Chris Evans is an excellent actor who intensifies the character of Captain America with his powerful performance and smoldering good looks.

Henry Cavil, although also a great actor and handsome man, created a dark and twisted Superman the world has never seen.

Venn Diagram

Compare and Contrast

Find inferences and text evidence from your research and what you have read to PROVE your comparisons and contrasts.

EVIDENCE!!

Don’t just write down “stuff” – write down quotes, facts, stats.

Bob should have back-up!

The body paragraph is where you explore the ideas

Start with a 3-5 KEY POINT summary of both myths

Explore the comparisons in one paragraph.

Explore the contrasts in another.

Find text evidence (quotes) to support your ideas

ConclusionIn conclusion

Don’t write that!! Yikes!!

Restate your ideas and tell me what you have learned.

Easy breezy lemon squeezy.