Creating a Thesis Statement
Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.
Selected text you will use for your project: [“Take a Break” by Nicole Peluse]
Part One: First Part of the Thesis Statement
Identify the topic.
State the claim.
(evaluate effectiveness of article)
Combine the topic and claim to form the first part of the thesis statement.
The importance of taking regular breaks to improve mental and physical well-being.
The article effectively conveys the significance of breaks, but people often misunderstand their impact, thinking they reduce productivity when they can enhance it.
Nicole Peluse’s “Take a Break” highlights the essential role of breaks in promoting well-being and challenges the common misconception that breaks hinder productivity.
Part Two: Second Part of the Thesis Statement
One reason the claim is true (how/why or why not)
Another reason the claim is true (how/why or why not)
Another reason the claim is true (how/why or why not)
Combine the different reasons why the claim is true to form the second part of the thesis statement.
Regular breaks help to restore focus and prevent burnout, leading to greater long-term productivity.
Short breaks improve cognitive function and creativity, enhancing work quality.
The article provides scientific evidence supporting the benefits of breaks for physical and mental health.
By emphasizing the restoration of focus, cognitive improvements, and scientific evidence, Peluse demonstrates that breaks are crucial for maintaining productivity and well-being.
Part Three: Whole Thesis Statement
Compose the thesis statement.
Nicole Peluse’s “Take a Break” highlights the essential role of taking breaks in promoting well-being, challenging the common misconception that breaks reduce productivity, and provides strong evidence that breaks restore focus, enhance cognitive function, and support overall health.