Astrong and effective thesis statement should include the topic of the essay and
an outline of the essay’s main points.
the argument.
the counterclaim.
the author’s viewpoint on the topic.

Read the passage from “the caged bird.” but a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing. the last line in this stanza indicates a tone of acceptance jealousy peacefulness desperation