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Writing Thesis Statements

Authored by Steve Pearson

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Writing Thesis Statements
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1.

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

Tags

CCSS.W.6.4

CCSS.W.6.2A

2.

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

3.

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.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.2B

4.

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

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

5.

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.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

7.

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

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

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