Thesis Statements

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Thesis Statements

Thesis Statements

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English

University

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CCSS
RI. 9-10.8, RI.9-10.2, W.9-10.1A

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

How long is a thesis statement?

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

True
False

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

First person
Second person
Third person
Fourth person

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

True
False

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

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