A thesis should never...

say, "This paper will be about"

have reasons to support the claim

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.

What does a Body Paragraph consist of?

Topic Sentence, Claim, Context, Evidence, Analysis, Concluding Statement, and Transition

Opening Statement, Introduction of Text, Evidence, and Thesis

Restated thesis, Summary of Argument, and Concluding Statement ("So What?")

What does a Conlusion consist of?

Restated thesis, Summary of Argument, and Concluding Statement ("So What?")

Topic Sentence, Claim, Context, Evidence, Analysis, Concluding Statement, and Transition

Opening Statement, Introduction of Text, Evidence, and Thesis

The Opening Statement

Generally introduces the broader subject of the essay using clear examples and details.

Identifies the key author(s), title(s), and significant details that connect to the opening statement.

Directly addresses the prompt by concisely stating the overall argument.

The Introduction to the Text(s)

Identifies the key author(s), title(s), and significant details that connect to the opening statement.

Generally introduces the broader subject of the essay using clear examples and details.

Directly addresses the prompt by concisely stating the overall argument.

Generally introduces the broader subject of the essay using clear examples and details.

Identifies the key author(s), title(s), and significant details that connect to the opening statement.

Your Topic Sentence should

Establish the overall focus on the paragraph and directly supports the thesis statement.

Explains how or why the topic sentence is valid. The claim must be specific and arguable.

Provides relevant background for the textual evidence.

Explains the significance of the textual evidence provided by evaluating the key words, phrases, and/or literary devices within the evidence.

Explain how or why the topic sentence is valid. The claim must be specific and arguable.

Establish the overall focus on the paragraph and directly supports the thesis statement.

Provide relevant background for the textual evidence.

Explain the significance of the textual evidence provided by evaluating the key words, phrases, and/or literary devices within the evidence.

Provide relevant background for the textual evidence.

Establish the overall focus on the paragraph and directly supports the thesis statement.

Explain how or why the topic sentence is valid. The claim must be specific and arguable.

Explain the significance of the textual evidence provided by evaluating the key words, phrases, and/or literary devices within the evidence.

Establish the overall focus on the paragraph and directly supports the thesis statement.

Explain how or why the topic sentence is valid. The claim must be specific and arguable.

Provide relevant background for the textual evidence.

Essay Writing

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English

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

W.9-10.1A, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.1

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23 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

____________ language names or describes something specifically rather than vaguely.

visual

precise

multimedia

domain-specific

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Essay Writing

23 questions

What is a thesis statement?

Where is a thesis statement located in an essay?

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

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

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

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.

____________ language names or describes something specifically rather than vaguely.

A thesis should never...

Topic sentences are typically the...

Topic sentences should provide a direction for the paragraphs sentences,

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