Practice 2: Writing Thesis Statements That Focus on a Single Main Point

PRACTICE 2 Writing Thesis Statements That Focus on a Single Main Point

Rewrite the following thesis statements so that they focus on just one of the points made. You can add information to make the statements more specific.

EXAMPLE:

 Juggling college and other responsibilities can be challenging, and rising college costs are putting higher education out of reach for many.

Juggling college and other responsibilities can be challenging.
  1. Planning for college financial aid should begin long before a student’s first year of college, and prospective students should also consider how attending college will affect their family life.

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    Practice 2: Thesis Statement 1
  2. My first job taught me the importance of cooperation, and I also learned how to manage my time effectively.

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    Practice 2: Thesis Statement 2
  3. For several reasons, I will never own my own business, but I do have what it takes to be a top athlete.

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    Practice 2: Thesis Statement 3