Having a strong thesis is an important first step. Practice developing a thesis that is neither too broad nor too narrow for each of the following subjects. The first two have been completed for you.

General Subject	Limited Subject	Thesis
Marriage	Honeymoon	A honeymoon is perhaps the worst way to begin a marriage.
Sports	Players' Salaries	High players' salaries are bad for the game, for the fans, and for the values our children are developing.

1			1. Family Siblings   2. Television Violent Programming 3. School Making Friends 4. The College Experience Balancing Fun and Schoolwork 5. Authority Parents

Supporting your thesis with specific evidence is an important second step in the process of writing an essay. Practice this skill by finding an online review of one of your favorite movies.

2			What is the author's thesis? How is the thesis backed up with specific evidence? Do you agree or disagree with the reviewer's opinion? Structure your answer so that your own thesis and supporting details are clear.