Advanced Thesis Statements

Multiple Choice

What is a concession?

• a belief from the other side of the argument

• the same belief as you

• popcorn at a movie theater

• an opinion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best concession for this thesis statement?

Make-up is a great way for people to express themselves, and it helps people feel more confident.

• Even though many prefer the no make-up look,

• Although make-up is beautiful,

• While some might think that the best fast food is McDonalds,

Match

Match the following claims to the concession that matches it the best:

• Even though cats are easy to take care of,

• Although it is easier to buy things off Amazon,

• While some may think that cooking is difficult,

dogs are more fun to play with and can act as protection.

purchasing items in stores can help businesses stay open and support the community.

preparing meals at home is a great way to eat healthy and save money.

• dogs are more fun to play with and can act as protection.

• purchasing items in stores can help businesses stay open and support the community.

• preparing meals at home is a great way to eat healthy and save money.

Multiple Choice

Which concession best fits this thesis?

People should buy electric cars because it is better for the environment and they can save on gas.

• While some may believe that regular cars are bad,

• Although electric cars are expensive,

Open Ended

Write a concession for this thesis statement:

Teachers should not assign homework because students need time to relax after school, and studies show that homework does not help students learn.

Open Ended

Write a concession for this thesis statement:

Teachers should assign homework because students need to practice their work to remember it better, and it will help prepare them for college.