A thesis statement...

• Expresses the main idea of the essay

• Summarizes the introduction

• Is meant to confuse your reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.W.7.1A

A good thesis statement should include what kind of language?

• Vague

• Precise/Concrete/Certain

• Figurative language

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CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.7.4

A thesis statements acts as a __________ for the reader

• Summary

• Conclusion

• Transition

• Blueprint

A thesis statement is located...

• at the end of your essay

• at the beginning of the last paragraph

• after your first sentence

• at the end of the intro paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

It's okay to say "This paper is about...." in your essay.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

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CCSS.W.7.2A

A thesis statement could make or break your essay.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.4

A thesis statement doesn't require thought to write.

• True

• False

"Every freshman is overwhelmed," is an example of a GOOD thesis statement

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.7.4

A thesis statement should convey wisdom that everyone knows.

• True

• False

When writing expository essays, YOU are the expert/teacher.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.4