Essay Writing

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.

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

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

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

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

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

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
More than anyone else, I admire my mother because she is talented, kind, and selfless.

• One reason I admire my mother is because of her faith.
• My mother is also admirable because of her impressive skills.
• Furthermore, my mother is extremely caring.
• Lastly, she puts everyone else before herself.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

____________ language names or describes something specifically rather than vaguely.

• visual
• precise
• multimedia
• domain-specific

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A thesis should never...

• say, "This paper will be about"
• have reasons to support the claim

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.4

Topic sentences are typically the...

• First sentence in each paragraph.
• Second sentence in each paragraph.
• Third sentence in each paragraph.
• Last sentence in each paragraph.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Topic sentences should provide a direction for the paragraphs sentences,

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4