Thesis Statements

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. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

How long is a thesis statement?

• 1-2 sentences
• 1-2 paragraphs
• 1-2 words
• 1-2 pages

True or False: The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points in the body paragraphs.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

What three parts make up a thesis statement?

• identification of topic/focus, the purpose/claim, and at least 3 subtopics/supporting points
• topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion
• introduction, a quote or paraphrase, and conclusion
• why I chose the topic, why it is a great topic, my personal connection to the topic

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

From which point of view should you write your thesis statement?

• First person
• Second person
• Third person
• Fourth person

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

True or False: The best thesis statements are formed into a question.

• True
• False

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CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.4

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

• 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 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 because they should be reading a book.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

•  I would like to become a chef when I finish school because I like to cook.
•  Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in   education, professional commitment, and artistry.
• Both chefs and cooks prepare meals but are different in several ways.
• A career in the culinary arts is a good choice for many reasons.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Pick the best thesis statement.

• The relationship between the feminist movement and the use of sexist language
• What is the relationship between the feminist movement and the use of sexist language?
• By raising public awareness of careless language habits and changing the image of women, the feminist movement has helped to bring about a decline in the use of sexist language.
• The feminist movement is largely responsible for the decline of sexist language.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Pick the best thesis statement.

• How has the use of mood-altering drugs affected patients in state mental hospitals?
• State mental hospitals use mood-altering drugs in treatment.
• It is the development of psychotropic (mood-altering) drugs, not advances in psychotherapy, which has made possible the release of large numbers of patients from state hospitals into the community.
• Large numbers of patients have been released after treatment during stays at state mental hospitals.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.8