Writing Thesis Statements

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.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.4

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

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.
• C. Marriage in Russia.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.6.4

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

• A. Knowing a foreign language.
• B. Why should people know a foreign language?
• 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.

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CCSS.W.6.4