Thesis/Claim Statement

Thesis/Claim Statement

Writing an effective thesis/claim statement

Multiple Select

What is a thesis/claim statement? Select all that apply:

• it's the main point that a writer attempts to support in a piece of writing

• it introduces the essay's topic

• it provides a summary of the essay's main points

• it gives direction to an essay

Multiple Select

What does every thesis/claim statement need?

• identification, claim, and direction

• a claim and background

• a hook, abackground, and a claim

Multiple Select

Which is the stronger thesis/claim statement?

• Dogs make great pets.

• Dogs make up 33% of the pets in households

• Dogs make great pets because they're fierce protectors, great companions, and teach responsibility to children.

• Dogs are fun pets to have because they're happy animals.

Multiple Choice

Choose the strong thesis.

•  I would like to become a chef when I finish school
•  Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in   education, professional commitment, and artistry.

Multiple Choice

If the prompt is, "Can a pit bull be a good pet?", a strong thesis/claim statement would be:

• A pit bull can be a good pet.

• A pit bull can be a good pet because they are protective, good with children, and can be very active with their families.

• Pit bulls are great pets.

• A pit bull can be a good pet. My family has had pit bulls for ages.