Argumentative Essay Thesis Statements

Argumentative Essay Thesis Statements

9th Grade · ELA · 20 min

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Learning Objective

I can write a thesis statement for an argumentative essay.

  • 1

    A thesis statement sums up the main point of your paper in one or two sentences and usually appears at the end of your introduction.

  • 2

    A strong thesis statement should mention the main topic of your paper, take a position and state your argument, and summarize the evidence you’ll use to support your argument.

  • 3

    The best thesis statements are concise, disputable and coherent.