Thesis Statements

Thesis  Statements

Open Ended

Based on what you know already, what is a thesis statement

Multiple Choice

The "C" in the CARES test stands for...

• confident

• clear

• careful

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The "A" in the CARES test stands for...

• actual

• arguable

• alliterate

Multiple Choice

The "R" in the CARES test stands for...

• relevant

• real

• rational

Multiple Choice

The "E" in the CARES test stands for...

• evidence based

• effective

• emotional

Multiple Choice

The "S" in the CARES test stands for...

• specific

• selective

• sure

Multiple Choice

"I think zoos have more advantages than disadvantages?"

What could we write to make this thesis sound more confident?

• “Zoos might have more advantages than disadvantages.”

• “Zoos have more advantages than disadvantages.”

• “I believe zoos may have more advantages than disadvantages.”

Multiple Choice

Which thesis statement would be most relevant to a persuasive essay about the pros and cons of zoos?

• Mammals are more adaptable than reptiles. 

• Zoos provide educational benefits that outweigh any harm they might do.

• Animals can survive in many habitats.

Multiple Choice

Which statement most confidently states your position against zoos?

• Zoos should be banned.

• I think it might be good if we closed all of the zoos. 

• I believe housing animals in captivity may not be the best choice.

Multiple Choice

But is it arguable?  

•  Yes, because it is specific.

• Yes, because it is true.

• Yes, because two people could reasonably disagree about it.

Multiple Choice

What search terms could we use to find evidence about whether or not zoos should be banned? Select all that apply.

• Should zoos be banned

• Zoos pros and cons

• Zoos advantages and disadvantages 

Multiple Choice

What would be a more specific argument we could make about zoos that would still fit the rest of the CARES criteria? 

• Zoos should be banned because they harm animals more than they help them. 

• Zoos shouldn’t be open to the public. 

• Zoos house many different species.

Open Ended

Now that you have watched this, what does make a strong thesis statement?