Formula:
      Although X, Y because A and B.

• X= Counterargument
• Y= Main argument
• A, B= specific economic, social, or political reasons to support your main argument

Your thesis should:

• Have a clear argument!
• Answer all parts of the question
• Address the counter argument
• Establish the setting for your essay
• Provide insight, purpose, and an outline to your essay
• Be 1-2 sentences in introduction and restated in the conclusion

Thesis PowerPoint (US History) (see LEQ 101 or DBQ 101 for world history example)

Make a strong argument but acknowledge the other side!


Being a 1, 5, or 10 is a bad idea!

​ALWAYS ANSWER THE FULL QUESTION!