Thesis Practice - Wells

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that answers the prompt and tells the readers the main points of the paper, serves as a guide to the essay, and is a roadmap for your entire paper.

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What should the first body paragraph focus on if the thesis is about technology connecting people?

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How technology connects people.

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What is a common mistake in thesis statements?

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Using first person.

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What makes a strong thesis statement about pet ownership?

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It clearly states the responsibility of pet ownership and provides specific reasons.

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True or False: A thesis statement is one sentence.

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True.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To provide a clear argument or claim that guides the direction of the essay.

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What is an example of a weak thesis statement?

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I think technology is helpful.

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How can a thesis statement be improved?

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By making it more specific and avoiding first-person language.

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What is the relationship between a thesis statement and body paragraphs?

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Body paragraphs should support and elaborate on the thesis statement.

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What is a roadmap in the context of a thesis statement?

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It outlines the main points that will be discussed in the essay.