Thesis Review

Thesis Review

English II Advanced

Thesis

The sentence in your introduction that states your claim (your opinion on a topic) and your reasons.

A good thesis will have...

• a clear claim/opinion (something that can be argued!)

• specific reasons you will talk about in your body paragraph

• precise word choice

Multiple Select

A good thesis should have...

• a clear claim

• vague words

• specific reasons

• off topic comments

• precise words

A POOR thesis might have...

• unclear claim or opinion

• vague words (ex. things, stuff, reasons)

• phrases such as "In this essay" or "I believe"

• words that contradict your opinion

Multiple Select

A POOR thesis might have...

• a clear claim

• vague words (things, stuff, reasons)

• an unclear claim

• contradictory words

• "I believe" or "In this essay"

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of a STRONG thesis statement?

• In this essay, I will explain that online learning is better because of the amount of resources available to students.

• Online learning is great for many reasons.

• Online learning is a valuable option for students because it allows them the freedom to work at their own pace, and it keeps them safe during the pandemic.

• Online learning is a great option for students although not all students will like it.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of a STRONG thesis statement?

• Harlingen High School should have Whataburger available in the cafeteria for many reasons.

• Harlingen High School should have Whataburger available in the cafeteria because it is a lunch option that students will appreciate, and it will boost school spirit.

• HHS should add Whataburger to the cafeteria because it is delicious and everyone will love it, except some might prefer McDonalds.

• Harlingen High School should have Whataburger available in the cafeteria.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of a STRONG thesis statement?

• Tacos are the best.

• Not every type of taco is my favorite, but they are still the best because they are good.

• Tacos can be made in different ways. They're great to eat. Not everyone likes them, but I will tell you why they should like them.

• Tacos are the ultimate food choice because they come in a variety of combinations, and they can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Open Ended

Write a STRONG thesis for the following prompt:

Which is better: Doughnuts or muffins?

Open Ended

Write a STRONG thesis for the following prompt:

Which is better: spending time indoors or outdoors?

Open Ended

Write the WORST thesis you can come up with for the following prompt:

Which is better: Pizza hut or Dominos?