Writing a Thesis Satement

Writing a Thesis Satement

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To draw your reader in to your essay.

• To clearly state what your essay is going to be about.

• To confuse your reader.

Multiple Choice

What is the formula you'll use to write an INFORMATIVE thesis statement?

• Topic + Claim + 3 Points of Support

• Claim + Topic + 3 Points of Support

• Topic + hook

Poll

Which is the most convincing?

• I want less homework.

• There should be less homework.

• Ms. Kenzler should give us less homework.

• Homework sucks.

Multiple Choice

What is the MAIN difference between an informative and argumentative thesis?

• Informative is longer

• Argumentative has "should" in it

• Informative has "should" in it

• Argumentative has opinions

Multiple Choice

“The U.S. government should make all public universities free because…”

• Informative

• Argumentative

Multiple Choice

“Seventh graders should all read ten books a year because...”

• Informative

• Argumentative

Multiple Choice

“Reading is beneficial for many reasons, including...”

• Informative

• Argumentative

Multiple Choice

“The city of Portland has a homelessness crisis because...”

• Informative

• Argumentative

Multiple Choice

“The city of Portland should do more to help the homeless because... ”

• Informative

• Argumentative

Multiple Choice

“Africa has three distinct regions, which are...”

• Informative

• Argumentative

Multiple Choice

“Pickles are easy to make because...”

• Informative

• Argumentative

Multiple Choice

“RRMS teachers should teach their students about pickles because...”

• Informative

• Argumentative

Multiple Choice

Which is the BEST thesis?

• Hi. My name is Maria and I'm going to write about dogs.

• This essay is going to be about dogs and why I think they are super wonderful and great best friends and so soft and cuddly. Dogs are so great.

• German Shepherds are wonderful companions because...