Thesis & Topic Sentences

A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or argument of an essay.

A strong thesis statement is specific, debatable, and takes a clear position.

It is a question.

A thesis statement is usually found at the end of the introductory paragraph.

The purpose of a thesis statement is to state the main argument or point of the essay.

A topic sentence is the first sentence of a body paragraph that introduces the main idea of that paragraph.

The first sentence of the body paragraphs.

A strong thesis statement is clear, specific, and presents a debatable claim.

No, a thesis statement should not be a question; it should make a statement.

Topic sentences support the thesis statement by outlining the main ideas of each body paragraph.