Thesis Statement Again

Thesis Statement Lesson Follow Up

WHERE do you find a thesis statement?

The thesis statement is at the END of your first, introductory paragraph.

Multiple Choice

There are few inventions that have had such a large and important impact in the world as the traffic light. Almost every person uses traffic lights every day. And while it may be frustrating at times to be stopped by many red lights in a row, they serve an important purpose. Without them, streets and highways would be a crazy nightmare. Traffic lights greatly improved automobile travel by managing traffic effectively, creating a safer driving environment and reducing travel times.

What color is the sentence that is the thesis statement?

• black

• red

• green

• blue

What is a hook?

A hook is usually the first sentence of your essay and it is meant to grab your readers' attention. it is NOT the thesis statement!

Multiple Select

What word and punctuation mark would I most likely find in a strong thesis statement?

• A question mark

• A comma

• the word "and"

• the word "for"

What is the full definition of a thesis statement?

A thesis statement has a:

(a) main idea in a declarative sentence

(b) 3 supporting details

Animals show intelligence by communicating, using tools, and learning new tricks.

This is a good thesis statement because it has a declarative statement and 3 supporting details.

Many animals use tools.

This is a weak thesis statement because it lacks any supporting details.

Did you know animals show intelligence?

This is a weak thesis statement because it is NOT a declarative statement (it is a question) and is does NOT have 3 supporting details.

Animals exhibit intelligence by using tools. (What is missing from this thesis?)

It only has one detail

Multiple Choice

4. Which of the following makes the best thesis statement?

• Coffee is good for many reasons.

• These are the reasons why coffee is good.

• Coffee comes in many different flavors.

• Coffee is useful because it helps you wake up in the morning, has a rich taste, and helps you focus throughout the day.