Private Tutor Sat Writing 2013-2014 Prep Course

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Examples of Thesis with Explanation:

Question: Is the majority always right?

• The majority is always right because as human beings
  we have inherent instincts that manifest themselves in
  the actions and thoughts of the majority.

Question: Do changes that make our lives easier, make them better?

• Ease does not equal superiority. Changes, such as
  advancements in technology or an influx of unexpected
  wealth, might make our lives easier, but they do not
  necessarily make our lives better. With ease comes a
  certain idleness, and some changes can eliminate
  opportunities to grow and mature that hard work and
  suffering might otherwise inspire.

Question: Should people who say what they think when others lack the

courage to speak their minds be considered heroes?

• Every morning my alarm clock wakes me up to a
  Rush Limbaugh diatribe. It is the only sound that
  gets me right out of bed, as I can’t wait to hush him
  up. I need to give the man credit for speaking his mind
  and exercising the right to freedom of speech that
  America protects, but I would not say that he is a hero
  simply because he espouses conservative politics on
  a nationally syndicated radio show. Speaking one’s
  mind when others lack the courage to do so, while
  brave in some respects, does not earn one the title
  of hero. Many people say what they think at the
  expense of other’s feelings and speak out of selfishness
  and ignorance. A better example of a hero would
  be a person who sacrifices his/her personal agenda
  for the good of humanity as a whole, continually
  engaging in brave and noble deeds and words.

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could also arguably be a

Hook!

Look how the student has

introduced his examples.

This is great!

Thesis

Explanation of Thesis

Hook. What type?

The Anecdote.

Thesis

Explanation of Thesis. This

student has totally explained

WHY.