Where should a thesis statement appear?

the first sentence of every paragraph

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?

Written with in the first person POV

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

Which would be a better thesis statement for the following writing task? Kaleb Wallace and Mr. Granger are white characters that show prejudice towards the black community in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry , although their types of prejudice are very different. Which character is a more dangerous racist? Be sure to include relevant and specific details from the story in your answer.

Kaleb Wallace is more dangerous than Mr. Granger due to his unpredictable nature, willingness to use violence, and the specific threats he has made.

Which would be a better thesis for the following writing task? Setting is sometimes one of the most important factors in a novel. Does the setting of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry influence the events of the story? Be sure to use relevant and specific information from the text in your answer.

The setting of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry greatly influences the events of the story through the racism the characters deal with and the economic hardships they must endure.

The setting of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry influences what happens in the story in many ways.

Which would be a better thesis for the following writing task? Read “Heeding the Call”. Then, write an essay explaining how Martin Luther King Jr.’s experiences as a young person shaped his beliefs and actions as an adult. Be sure to include specific information from the article to support your explanation.

The experiences that Martin Luther King Jr had as a young person shaped him greatly as an adult as seen through his speeches, civil actions, and writings.

According to "Heeding the Call" Martin Luther King Jr.'s experiences shaped his beliefs and actions as an adult.

Which would be a better thesis for the following writing task: “Under the Rice Moon” tells a story about a caged bird and a sickly young girl who understand one another. Write an essay discussing the story’s theme, or message, and how the author uses the bird and the story’s characters to express the message. Be sure to include examples and details from the story to support your ideas. Do not merely summarize the story.

The theme of "Under the Rice Moon" is a powerful message of perseverance in the face of difficulties. The author uses the bird and the story's characters to express this theme as they overcome obstacles and display a positive attitude in trying times.

The theme of "Under the Rice Moon" is one about keeping going through hard times. My essay will show the different ways that the girl used the bird as an inspiration to never give up.

Which would be the better thesis for the following prompt: Based on the article “Bridging Worlds”, explain how the obstacles to building the Panama Canal were overcome. Support your answer with important and specific details from the article.

The obstacles to building the Panama Canal were successfully overcome through careful diplomacy, creative financing, and the stubborn will of the sponsor nations.

The obstacles to building the Panama Canal were overcome in various ways.

Which would be a better thesis for the following prompt: Explain why “Save the Seagrass, Save the Seahorse” is an appropriate title for the article. Support your answer with important and specific details from the article.

The article was very appropriately titled "Save the Seagrass, Save the Seahorse" as it outlined the how conservation, animal rights, and human responsibility work together to solve a problem.

In this essay, I will tell you why "Save the Seagrass, Save the Seahorse" is a very appropriate title for the article.

Which would be a better thesis for the following prompt: Based on the foreword, explain why Filipovic believes keeping a diary or journal is valuable. Support your answer with important and specific details from the foreword.

According to the foreword, Filipovic believes keeping a diary or journal is valuable for reflecting, memorializing, and for good writing practices.

The foreword tells us many reasons why Filipovic believes keeping a diary or journal is valuable.

Which would be a better thesis for the following prompt: Explain how the information in the article supports the title, “Surviving, for Better and Worse.” Support your answer with important and specific details from the article.

The information in the article supports the title "Surviving, for Better and Worse" very effectively through a variety of methods, including detailed accounts of survivals and an analysis of the cost of surviving.

There is a lot of information in the article "Surviving, for Better and Worse" and this information works very effectively to support the title in several ways.

Which would be a better thesis for the following prompt: Explain how the author builds tension in the excerpt. Support your answer with important and specific information from the excerpt.

The author does an excellent job of building tension in the excerpt by using imagery, establishing a mood, and by foreshadowing danger.

Tension is key to any good story. The author of the excerpt builds tension and does an excellent job of keeping the reader on their toes throughout the story.

Based on the article, explain what people in the past did to protect themselves from the dangers of nighttime. Support your answer with important and specific information from the article.

People in the past were very concerned with protecting themselves from the dangers of nighttime. They demonstrated this in the shelters they built, the hours they kept, and the communities they lived in.

According the article, nighttime was a very dangerous time for people in the past. They had to take many steps to protect themselves.

Why should your essay have a thesis statement? (Click all that apply)

Acts as a guide for your reader, and tells them what you intend to prove in your essay.

Helps you to better organize the rest of your essay.

Allows you to develop the strongest argument possible.

It makes you sound really smart.

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?

Even though there are several references to fantasy characters and motifs that children can relate to, Haroun and the Sea of Stories is a novel intended for adults because of the mature political theme and background that is pervasive throughout the novel.

I think that Haroun and the Sea of Stories is a novel for adults because of the advanced nature of the themes and characters.

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

When considering many of Rushdie's past political statements, it becomes clear that Haroun and the Sea of Stories was meant to be a political commentary that discusses governmental, societal, and religious issues of the time.

Have you ever read a novel meant for children but you found it interesting? Haroun and the Sea of Stories is that novel.

Which of the following is a thesis?

The Hy-Vee is a great place to have a meal and sit quietly to finish one's homework.

What are they serving for lunch at the Hy-Vee?

They need to put a Caribou in the Hy-Vee.

Let me tell you how I would improve the Hy-Vee if I were in charge of that place.

Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt: Write an essay explaining whether it is ever okay to break the rules.

Breaking the rules is unacceptable because there are rules set in society to keep order and going against the structure that is set in place would cause chaos.

Breaking the rules should be allowed during emergencies because it can help someone that is hurt.

I think breaking the rules should be allowed if it is necessary because there would be less crime if there were people to stop it and I believe it would allow citizens to step up when something is wrong.

Both breaking and not breaking the rules have good and bad aspects to each.

Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt: Write an essay explaining whether it is important to laugh.

Laughter is a necessity to have in life since it brightens many people's days and is the key to true happiness.

It is important to laugh because life would just be boring without it.

Humor is vital in life because it makes you happy and smile more.

Humor makes everyone feel happy and is the key to true happiness.

Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt: Write an essay explaining why technology is so important to teenagers.

Teenagers using technology in today's world is vital to succeed in the 21st century because it establishes self-worth and independence.

Technology is important in the world because it helps us communicate with our friends and loved ones.

It is vital to use technology in this world because it establishes self-worth and independence.

Technology is important to teens because it helps stay connected to the news.

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because it promotes a sedentary lifestyle, encourages violence, and can cause children to 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 should never...

say, "This paper will be about"

have reasons to support the claim

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which two of the following should thesis statements avoid?

The first person

Making an argument

Stating a fact

Having one or two sentences

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CCSS.W.6.4

CCSS.W.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is a better thesis statement?

Music makes people happy.

Music therapy is useful in relieving stress and other conditions.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"Cost of Living" is not a good thesis statement because:

It is too wordy.

It is too general.

It contains a title.

It contains a fact.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.2B

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which two of the following should a thesis statement include?

An opinion about the topic

Stating a fact

Addressing two topics at once

One or two sentences

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CCSS.W.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a better thesis statement?

The recycling of one aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV for three hours.

Recycling is one of the most important jobs a person can do to protect our environment.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

CCSS.RI.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

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Writing Thesis Statements

Which two of the following should thesis statements avoid?

Which is a better thesis statement?

"Cost of Living" is not a good thesis statement because:

Which two of the following should a thesis statement include?

Which of the following is a better thesis statement?

What is a thesis statement?

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

Where should a thesis statement appear?

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

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