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When people write a persuasive or an expository essay, it is mandatory to have a thesis statement. A persuasive essay is when people make a opinion on a topic and try to convince and change other people’s minds. A expository essay is an essay that goes in depth into analyzing a topic.  A thesis statement is a sentence that is put at the end of the introductory paragraph and states the main points of the argument or the topic of the essay.  It provides limits to the scope of the paper.

 

The pattern of thesis statement is:

 

1.What do you want to write about?

Example:  Seeing a real dinosaur.

 

2.What is your opinion of the topic?

 

Example: It would be very interesting and cool to see a real dinosaur.

 

3.What is the main reason supporting your opinion?

 

Example: Dinosaurs have many different abilities compared to human beings.

 

4.What is another reason supporting your opinion?

 

Example: Dinosaurs are extinct now, so no one can see one anymore.

 

5.What is another reason supporting your opinion?

 

Example: They have fascinating physical features.

 

Then, you add these answers up: Therefore/Thus, 2 because 3,4 and 5

 

Therefore, it would be very interesting and cool to see a real dinosaur because dinosaurs have many different abilities compared to human beings, dinosaurs are extinct now, so no one can see one anymore, and they have fascinating physical features.

 

After the thesis statement, write the body paragraphs according to the reasons supporting your opinion in the thesis.  Your body paragraphs should follow the same order as they are listed in your thesis.

 

This formula makes writing a thesis for a persuasive or expository essay much easier.  For more help with essay writing or essay editing, find a tutor with Think Out Here.

 

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School’s Out for Summer!!

by Diana Lum on June 28, 2013

ece1Congratulations to all of our elementary school and high school students in Burnaby, Vancouver, and Coquitlam who have completed another successful school year!.

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

Another thanks goes out to our hard working tutors and their endless belief.  Think Out Here  would be nothing without them.

As another year ends, we have gained and lost a few tutors.  We will be updating our roster in the near future, and we have some exciting changes that will be implemented in time for September.  Stay tuned over the summer to see who will be joining the Think Out Here team and some of the improvements with the company.

That being said, we are always looking for new members to join our tutoring team.  We are specifically looking for French, Spanish, and Mandarin tutors for the Vancouver area.  We need some upper level math and English tutors in Burnaby, Vancouver, and Coquitlam.  We also need some early childhood educators in Burnaby and Vancouver who can teach all the basics to our little learners.

If you are interested or know someone else that would be, please share this post!  Don’t be shy :) .

Remember, we are open for the summer to create special programs for any students attending summer school or who just want to retain what they learned last year.  Give us a call to find a tutor for the summer!

 

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Think Out Here is Open for the Summer!

June 12, 2013

It isn’t too late to book a Think Out Here tutor for summer school! We can customize a program for your child whether he/she is in elementary school or high school. During tutorials, we also work on organization skills, problem-solving, and time management.  Each session also shows students the relevance of the work they do in school [...]

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Math 101: Multiplication Tricks

May 31, 2013

The math that you learn in kindergarten to grade nine is the most important math you’ll learn in your life. Knowing your numbers from 1-1000, figuring out metric conversions, and problem solving are useful for everyday life. Children are taught the four basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, but with the invention of calculators, [...]

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English 101: Colons and Semicolons

May 28, 2013

Colons are used to introduce a list, definition, summary, or an idea. Colons can only be used after independent clauses. They are most commonly used in a list. Colons tell the reader “here is the list”. Example: I ate these fruits over the week: apples, oranges, and bananas. I packed 3 things for my trip: [...]

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Learn English and ESL from a Native English speaker in Vancouver or Online Worldwide

May 27, 2013

Think Out Here has a group of English/ESL tutors with a great deal of experience teaching children, teenagers, and adults English at any level; from beginner to advanced students. Many of Think Out Here’s tutors have bachelor’s degrees in English or higher.  They are also native speakers, meaning that English is their first language. Think Out Here’s English/ESL tutors [...]

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Education for the Future: Getting Social Media Savvy with Twitter

May 23, 2013

Think Out Here  uses social media to stay in touch with its students.  We even reach out to students who do not purchase tutoring from us.  Social media is a great way to connect, and it is an amazing educational tool for multiple reasons.  When the tutor is not around, it is a great way to [...]

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Let Think Out Here Engage Your Student Again

May 15, 2013

In the TED video, “The Future of Learning: Every Hero Has to Find Their Own Way“, by Julie Wilson, she describes how the education system present potential for opportunities for students today.  However, the decline of students making use of the opportunities in school is the fact that students are disengaged.  Often, students do not see [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day from Think Out Here Tutoring

May 12, 2013

Think Out Here  would like to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all of the dedicated mothers out there! Thanks to all moms who take their kids to soccer, cook beautiful meals on a daily/weekly basis, support their kids, read them stories, and so much more.  Without moms and mom figures, we wouldn’t be [...]

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English 101: Punctuation: Comma Rules

May 6, 2013

Think Out Here likes giving its students a chance to shine, showing off their knowledge and ability to go beyond memorizing.  When a student has truly learned something, he or she is able to teach that information. Darren Chow has created another helpful set of notes with a quiz about Comma Usage.  Many people do not [...]

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