EAPP THESIS STATEMENTS

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

• True
• False

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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

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

What is a thesis statement?

• A general idea of what the essay is about

• A summary of the main idea

• A statement that explains the main idea of an essay

• A suggestion that you should read the essay

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CCSS.RI.6.2

Which one is a good thesis statement?

• Always do your homework before watching TV 
• "Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe Lincoln
• Marijuana should not be legalized because it is harmful to your health, will increase crime, & create more drug addicts.
• Marijuana can be used as medicine.

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.W.8.4

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.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph
• anywhere in the essay
• last paragraph
• the first sentence of every paragraph

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CCSS.RI.6.5

Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?

• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
• Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because  children can become desensitized to death.
• Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

• First, cats are affectionate creatures.
• Next, cats are inexpensive.
• In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
• Finally, every cat has a unique personality.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

"In this essay, I will discuss the crime rate in Mountain City." Why is this NOT a good thesis statement?

• It's a title.

• It's a fact.

• It's too wordy.

• It's too general.

Which two of the following should thesis statements avoid?

• The first person

• Making an argument

• Stating a fact

• Having one or two sentences