The “Thesis Machine”
TOPIC: Hufflepuffs
TOPIC + POSITION: Hufflepuffs make the best friends
TOPIC + POSITION + RATIONALE (Think of this as the “because” step): Hufflepuffs make the best friends because they are accepting and loyal.
TOPIC + POSITON + RATIONALE + QUALIFICATION (The “although” step): Although they are often overlooked and considered oddballs, Hufflepuffs make the best friends because of their deep-seated values of loyalty, dedication, and acceptance, all crucial traits in any friendship.