Thesis Statements

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What is a thesis statement?

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

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How many sentences should a thesis statement be?

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A thesis statement should be 1 sentence.

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What does a good thesis statement do?

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A good thesis statement clearly expresses the main idea and sets the direction for the essay.

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Is this a good thesis statement? 'Good teachers, friendly students and a fun principal make Druid Hills Academy a great school.'

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Yes

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Is this a good thesis statement? 'Druid Hills Academy is the best PreK - 8 unified school in all of Charlotte Mecklenburg School System.'

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No

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What is the topic of the thesis statement: 'Snow leads to many fun activities such as sledding, snowball fights, and snowman building.'?

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Snow

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What is the main idea of an essay?

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The main idea is the central point or argument that the essay is trying to convey.

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What should a thesis statement include?

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A thesis statement should include the topic and the writer's opinion or argument about that topic.

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Can a thesis statement be a question?

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No, a thesis statement should be a declarative statement, not a question.

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What is an example of a weak thesis statement?

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'There are many reasons why school is important.' This is weak because it is too vague.