Thesis Statements

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

Where should a thesis statement appear?

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

A thesis statement is a claim that can be argued.

• True
• False

You should use the first person (I, me) in your thesis statement.

• True
• False

A thesis statement usually comes at the end of the introduction (first paragraph) of your essay.

• True
• False

Is this a good thesis statement?
The world is a magnificent place to live.

• Yes
• No

Is this a good thesis statement?

Good teachers, friendly students, and a fun principal make Durham Middle School a great school.

• Yes

• No

Is this a good thesis statement?

Durham Middle School is a great school.

• Yes

• No

Is this a good thesis statement?
Cost of Living

• Yes
• No

Choose the strong thesis

• I would like to become a chef

• I would like to become a chef so I can inspire others.

• Becoming a chef has many benefits such as, interacting with others and sharing the love of food.

• Becoming a chef sounds cool because I can share my love of food with others.