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the importance, purpose, or significance of the thematic concept that you have been tracking on your Theme Log for the past two months.  \nDraw on your time and experience with the novel, but do not make a claim merely about the plot of the novel. Your claim must be based on the theme you have been tracking and must make a statement about the meaning of the novel as a whole.  \nRefer to the Thesis Notes provided in class, and make use of the resources posted on [bentonenglish.com](bentonenglish.com) as you develop a worthy thesis statement. A thesis proposal is due in class when you return from Thanksgiving Break.  \nYour thesis statement MUST include:  \n􀁸 The author (Charles Dickens) and title ( Great Expectations, underlined) .  \n􀁸 Your theme-based claim about the meaning of the novel as a whole  \n􀁸 Information from the novel that supports your claim Your thesis statement should NOT include:  \n􀁸 “You”,“I”,“we”, or any related first/second-person pronouns  \n􀁸 The word “thesis”  \n􀁸 Informal language  \nRemember, your thesis statement MUST meet the following criteria:  \n􀁸 Make an assertion, not simply be obvious fact about the plot  \n􀁸 Take a bold stand on the novel’s meaning, not merely announce a theme  \n􀁸 Be a single sentence that previews what you intend to cover, not simply serve as a title  \n􀁸 Be narrow so that you can sufficiently support in about five paragraphs, not be too broad  \n􀁸 Be specifically worded so that your intended meaning is clear, avoiding any vague language  \n􀁸 Contain only one claim rather than two or more ideas – which would require multiple essays","cbCaieyXepgIu6vG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieyXepgIu6vG","pdf",322876,"English","# Thesis Development Guidelines\n## Requirements for the Thesis Statement\n## Criteria for Success","[{\"question\":\"What must be included in the thesis statement?\",\"answer\":\"The thesis must include the author (Charles Dickens), the title of the novel (Great Expectations), a theme-based claim regarding the novel's meaning, and supporting information from the text.\"},{\"question\":\"What should students avoid when writing their thesis?\",\"answer\":\"Students must avoid using first or second-person pronouns, the word 'thesis', informal language, and making claims that are merely obvious facts about the plot.\"},{\"question\":\"How narrow should the thesis statement be?\",\"answer\":\"The thesis should be a single, specific sentence that is narrow enough to be sufficiently supported within a five-paragraph essay structure.\"}]","Great Expectations - Thesis Prompt Assignment | PDF",1790677550]