Thesis StatementsWhat are the common mistakes?Writing announcementsToo broad of a statementToo narrow of a statementDeveloping too many ideasWhat Did We Do Last Week?Practice!With a partner find the mistake with the sentences A, TN, TB, 2, OK 1. This essay will discuss the people you meet in exercise class 2. I made several mistakes in the process of trying to win the respect and affection of my teenage stepson(继子) 3. There are now more single-parent households in our country than ever before 4. Organization is key to being a successful parent 5. I had squash, tomatoes, and corn in my garden last summer 6. This paper is about sharing housework 7. In many ways, sports are an important part of American life 8. Widespread gambling has changed professional football for the worse 9. Advertising has bad effects on all of society 10.My roommate has his own unique systems for studying, writing term papers, and cleaning out room 11.My roommate and I are compatible in most ways, but we still have conflicts at times 12.My life has moved in new directions since the rewarding job I had working with older people last summerATNOKTNAOKTB OKTB OK22Practice!1. This essay will discuss the people you meet in exercise class 2. There are now more single-parent households in our country than ever before 3. I had squash, tomatoes, and corn in my garden last summer 4. This paper is about sharing housework 5. In many ways, sports are an important part of American life 6. Advertising has bad effects on all of society 7. My roommate and I are compatible in most ways, but we still have conflicts at times 8. My life has moved in new directions since the rewarding job I had working with older people last summerRewrite each of the sentences that contained errors as appropriate thesis statementsThe Second Step of Essay Writing The first step of essay writing is to begin with a point (the thesis).The second step is toSupport the Thesis with Specific EvidencePracticeFor the three following outlines add the third local supporting point that will parallel the two already provided1. The first day on a new job can be nerve-racking. A. Meeting new people B. Finding your way around a new place C. _2. College is stressful for many people A. Worry about grades B. Worry about the GaoKao C. _3. My mother has three qualities I admire A. Patience B. Thoughtfulness C. _The Importance of Specific DetailsThe thesis must be developed with three supporting points.Each supporting point (topic sentence) must also be developed but with specific detailsTwo ways specific details are valuable:1. Details are interesting and excite the readers interest.2. Details explain and prove the points you makeThe Importance of Specific DetailsWhat always seems to happen!Body paragraphs only contain vague generalities rather than specific supporting details.Read the following paragraph that has been written with generalities instead of specific details -The Importance of Specific DetailsThis is an essay about the annoyance of going to the movies:Some of the other patrons are even more of a problem than the theater itself. Many people in the theater often show themselves to be inconsiderate. They make noises and create disturbances at their seats. Included are people in every age group, from the young to the old. Some act as if they were at home in their own living room watching the TV set. People are often messy, so that youre constantly aware of all the food theyre eating. People are also always moving around near you, creating a disturbance and interrupting your enjoyment of the movieWe are going to analyze this paragraph and show how much better it is with more specific detailsThe Importance of Specific DetailsVague SupportMany people in the theater show themselves to be inconsiderate. They make noises and create disturbances at their seats. Included are people in every age group, from the young to the old. Some act as if they were in their own living room watching the TV set.Specific SupportLittle kids race up and down the aisles, usually in giggling packs, Teenagers try to impress their friends by talking back to the screen, whistling, and making what they consider to be hilarious noises. Adults act as if they were at home in their own living room and comment loudly on the ages of stars or why movies arent good any moreThe Importance of Specific DetailsVague SupportSpecific SupportPeople are often messy, so that youre constantly aware of all the food theyre eatingPeople of all ages crinkle candy wrappers, stick gum on their seats, and drop popcorn tub or cups of crushed ice and soda on the floorThe Importance of Specific DetailsVague SupportSpecific SupportPeople are also always moving around near you, creating a disturbance and interrupting your enjoyment of the movieThey also cough and burp, squirm