Thesis Statements

What is a thesis statement?

• It is a one-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, which gives focus to the essay.

• It is a two-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, which gives focus to the first and last paragraphs only.

• It is a one-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, but only gives focus to the conclusion paragraph.

• It is the entire opening paragraph of the essay, including the grabber, details and last sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2

Where is a thesis statement located in an essay?

• First sentence of opening paragraph

• Last sentence of opening paragraph

• First sentence of second body paragraph

• Anywhere you find it works

A thesis should have two parts:

• the topic and controlling idea

• the theme and mood

• the tone and controlling idea

• the controlling idea and point of view

What is the topic of the essay?

• What the essay is about

• What the writer wants to say about the topic

What is the controlling idea?

• What the writer wants to say about the topic

• the topic

A good thesis statement should be something that another person could disagree with.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

If there is no hint of controversy, opinion or preference in the controlling idea, then the writer needs to change it.

• True

• False

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?

• making a claim
• providing an amusing anecdote
• being at least three sentences
• only providing facts

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1E

CCSS.W.7.2B