English 10

Thesis Statements

The most important part of your essay is your thesis!A weak thesis = a weak essayA thesis is…

A roadmap for your reader; it tells them where you’re heading.

The thread that binds all of your ideas together.

An example and explanation of a STRONG thesis statement.In Jane Eyre, Bronté uses the characters

Brocklehurst, Rochester, and Jane to critique gender and class stereotypes in the Victorian era.

This thesis is specific, not vague. Bad = Bronté provides a variety of characters for an important

reason. Bad = Bronté uses her characters to criticize Victorian stereotypes.

This thesis touches on the three main points the writer will address in the three body paragraphs.

This thesis mentions both the author and the title of the novel.