Thesis Statements

​What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

​THink of it as a road map!

Your thesis statement is probably one of the most important parts of an essay. The thesis tells the reader what you plan to prove or discuss in your essay.

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Dos and don'ts

​a thesis statement...

-is always one sentence

-includes your point and 2-3 key details​

-is the last sentence of your introductory paragraph

-does NOT use personal pronouns like 'I', 'me', 'you', or 'my'

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Multiple Choice

Where does a thesis go in an essay?

• It's the very first thing in an essay

• Last sentence of the introductory paragraph

• It can go anywhere

Multiple Choice

What is wrong with this thesis statement? I believe technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• It uses first person.

• It is unclear.

• It's too long.

Multiple Choice

Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• This is a strong thesis statement.

• This is not a strong thesis statement.

Multiple Choice

Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge. If this is my thesis, what is my first body paragraph going to be about?

• How technology expands people's scope of knowledge

• How technology connects people

• The downfalls of technology

• All the reasons why technology is a good thing

Multiple Choice

Which is the best way to write a thesis statement about increasing recycling programs?

• Cities should increase recycling programs.

• I think recycling is good for the community and environment.

• Cities should increase recycling programs to help people save money, protect the environment, and save energy.

Multiple Choice

Thesis about the importance of eating lunch:

• Lunch is one of my favorite meals as its delicious and nutritious.

• I think eating lunch is important for everyone.

• Eating lunch boosts health and provides needed afternoon energy.

Multiple Choice

Thesis statement about pet ownership:

• Pet ownership is a large responsibility.

• Pet ownership is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.

• I think owning a pet is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.

Multiple Choice

A thesis statement is one sentence.

• True

• False