Developing a Topic

Multiple Choice

What larger point can you make using the three pieces of evidence above? Choose your controlling idea.

• One theme in the myth is: people should know their place and not try to reach beyond their limits.

• One theme in the myth is: family relationships can be difficult.

• One theme in the myth is: freedom is more important than rules.

Multiple Choice

Ben has been given three different writing assignments, all dealing with the topic of mountain biking. Choose the assignment that best matches the thesis statement:

The area has some of the best mountain biking trails around.

• a brochure about local mountain biking trails, for a bike shop

• a pamphlet on dangers related to mountain biking, for a safety seminar

• a biographical essay about a mountain biker, to share in class

Multiple Choice

Ben has been given three different writing assignments, all dealing with the topic of mountain biking. Choose the assignment that best matches the thesis statement:

Helmets are an absolute necessity for preventing head injuries.

• a brochure about local mountain biking trails, for a bike shop

• a pamphlet on dangers related to mountain biking, for a safety seminar

• a biographical essay about a mountain biker, to share in class

Multiple Choice

Ben has been given three different writing assignments, all dealing with the topic of mountain biking. Choose the assignment that best matches the thesis statement:

Her love of biking developed after she went on a family biking trip.

• a brochure about local mountain biking trails, for a bike shop

• a pamphlet on dangers related to mountain biking, for a safety seminar

• a biographical essay about a mountain biker, to share in class

Multiple Choice

Which is the best thesis statement for Assignment 1?

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• Bees can sting when they feel threatened, causing a person swelling, pain, and, in some cases, breathing difficulties.

• Bees will sting a person for a number of reasons, and when they do, they cause pain, swelling, and breathing difficulties.

• Bees rarely sting, so even though stings can cause swelling, pain, and breathing difficulties, people should not worry.

Multiple Choice

Which is the best thesis statement for Assignment 2?

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• Attention families: our new nature center will feature a butterfly garden, kids’ programs, and a variety of plants.

• We must all work together as a community to fund the new nature center opening this spring.

• A new nature center, featuring a butterfly garden, kids’ programs, and a variety of plants, will open this spring.

Multiple Choice

Which is the best thesis statement for Assignment 3?

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• Fall is a good time to plant trees, but spring is probably better.

• Season, climate, and soil are important factors to consider when deciding what trees to plant and when.

• It is important to consider the time of year and the soil type when planting trees.