A thesis is a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved. It tells the reader how you will interpret the subject matter at hand, it is the roadmap, and it is usually the first sentence or two at the start of your introductory paragraph.
You may write one using these three guidelines: Circumstance, response to the circumstance, and consequence of that response.
Example thesis from a writing piece about Shakespeare's "Othello": Some people will go miles in order to achieve their personal goals; because of this one may make rash decisions by sacrificing those around them in order to succeed. In the tragedy Othello by Shakespeare, the antagonist Iago pours all his time and energy into causing the downfall of Othello and as a result, many casualties and death occurred, all for his own personal, selfish goals.
This is known as an "outstanding thesis" because you not only clearly tell your reader your point of view and interpretation but, you also set yourself up for some amazing body paragraphs or themes to explore within a paragraph (personal goals, rash decisions/sacrificing others, the casualties and death as a result)
Notice also in the thesis it states the title of the piece they are writing about (Othello) and the author (Shakespeare).
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