Composing Thesis Statements for the information below:

1) TOPIC: an experience of being different

AUDIENCE: classmates and teacher

POSSIBLE STANCE: Take the position that the experience was positive.

THESIS STATEMENT:

2) TOPIC: activities for teenagers in your neighborhood

AUDIENCE: editor of local newspaper

POSSIBLE STANCE: Take a position on the availability of appropriate activities.

THESIS STATEMENT:

3) TOPIC: a recent controversy at your school

AUDIENCE: fellow students

POSSIBLE STANCE: Take a position on the controversy.

THESIS STATEMENT:

4) TOPIC: an upcoming election

AUDIENCE: citizens of your town

POSSIBLE STANCE: Take a position in favor of a particular candidate or ballot issue.

THESIS STATEMENT:

5) TOPIC: a member of your family

AUDIENCE: general college-educated readers

POSSIBLE STANCE: Take a position that explains why readers should be interested in the person.

THESIS STATEMENT: