Writing a Thesis and Introductory Paragraph

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Writing a Thesis and Introductory Paragraph

• SHD 2013

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You should have already

• Completed your T-chart
• Picked yes, SHD was justified or no, SHD was
  not justified
• Picked four pieces of evidence. Two pieces should
  be matched to one PERSIA GEM, the other two need
  to be matched to a different PERSIA GEM.
• Completed your body paragraph G.O.s

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Using Claims to Write a Thesis

• Look at each of your claims. Turn your claims
  into short clauses
• Example Is Starbucks justified in charging such
  high prices for its coffee?
• Claim 1 Starbucks offers its customers several
  beverage options which attracts and retains
  customers.
• Claim 2 Starbucks provides diverse amenities
  which causes customers to remain, and purchase
  more.
• Clause 1 more choices
• Clause 2 relaxing environment

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The components of a Thesis

• You must acknowledge something about the opposite
  argument which will make your argument look
  superior.
• You must state, simply, your position.
• You must preview your evidence using the clauses
  you have made.
• Example Although Dunkin Donuts is less
  expensive, Starbucks coffee is worth the higher
  price because it offers coffee drinkers more
  choices and a relaxing environment.
• You may combine the clauses a more
  individualized experience.

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Introductory Paragraph

• Must contain three parts
• Early sentences ? grab readers attention
• Americans purchase coffee in unprecedented
  amounts on the go, and they want their coffee to
  be an experience, not just a beverage. Starbucks
  offers that experience, what they have created is
  not just a transaction, but a front porch
  experience, where the community matters.
• 2. Historical context ? 5Ws and H
• Starbucks began in 1971 in Seattle, Washington
  and quickly grew into a global coffee company and
  coffee house chain through innovation and fair
  trade practice. It has outperformed many of its
  competitors.
• 3. Thesis Statement ? youve made it!
• Although Dunkin Donuts is less expensive,
  Starbucks coffee is worth the higher price
  because it offers coffee drinkers more choices
  and a relaxing environment.

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Try it!

• Open Safari
• Login to GoogleDrive
• Open your SHD Instructions packet in desktop mode
  so you can edit it.
• Find the page titled Develop a Thesis
  Statement.
• Create your Thesis. Then, create your
  Introductory Paragraph.
• Finish both for HW.