What is a thesis statement?

A statement that explains the main idea of an essay

A general idea of what the essay is about

A suggestion that you should read the essay

Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?

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 to play.

Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.

Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.

A thesis statement should not directly announce your topic by using phrases such as, "This essay will talk about ........" Which of the following makes the best thesis statement?

A. Even though marriage is a strong and respected institution in Russia, more and more people are choosing to live together before marriage, despite the cultural pressures.

B. I am going to explain why many couples in Russia are choosing to live together rather than getting married.

A thesis statement is a complete sentence. A thesis statement is not a question. Which of these is a thesis statement?

C. Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill. It can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one's mind to the ideas of another culture.

B. Why should people know a foreign language?

A thesis statement states an attitude or opinion on a topic. It doesn't just state the topic, itself. A thesis should not be a fact. Which of these is a thesis statement?

A. Michaelangelo's artwork is famous and admired by many.

B. Michaelangelo's artwork is powerful because of its strong spiritual understones.

C. Michaelangelo was a great artist in Rome during 1500's

A thesis statement can be made more specific by listing subpoints. These help give your reader a clear idea of what will follow in your essay. Which of these makes a clear thesis statement?

B. The reasons why I came to the United States to study were to educate myself and then return to Malaysia to apply my education.

A. The reason why I came to the United States is to study.

C. There were many reasons why I came to the United States to study.

1 sentence that controls the essay, located in the intro

3 sentences that create an introduction

Written with in the first person POV

Choose the best thesis: Write an essay explaining your definition of true friendship.

A true friend is someone who you can always count on supporting you.

A friendship is something you can see grow like a tree.

True friendship isn't real, everyone is out for themselves.

Choose the best thesis: Write an essay explaining the importance of being honest.

Being honest is an imprtant part of life because it tells who you are.

It is important to be honest so you have trust from your peers.

You don't always have to be honest, sometimes you need to lie.

Choose the best thesis: Write an essay explaining the best way to save money.

Saving money is like planting a tree. The best way to do it is to start small and wait for it to grow.

The best way to save money is by buying lottery tickets.

Money is the lifeblood of America.

Don't save money, use it. We don't take anything when we die.

Thesis Statement

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English

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5th - 7th Grade

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CCSS

W.5.1A, W.5.1B, W.5.4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

True

False

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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.W.5.1A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What three items make up a thesis statement?

identification of topic, claim (what you believe), and direction (reasons)

topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion

introduction, body, and conclusion

reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 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

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the strong thesis.

I would like to become a chef when I finish school

Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in education, professional commitment, and artistry.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the thesis?

To remind your reader what your paper is about

To state your opinion or claim and prove it

To hook the reader's attention

To use vocabulary words

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CCSS.W.5.1A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

True

False

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.2A

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