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Writing Thesis Statements

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11th Grade

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Writing Thesis Statements
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

Friendship is cool.
It is important to have a good friend because they'll be the ones who will be with you when you take your last breath in the end.
Friends are the most important people in your life.
Having friends is important.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

Laughter is important because not only does it make you and other people feel good, it makes the world a much better place.
Laughter is important.
Laughter is important when you're sad.
Laughter is important because everyone needs to laugh.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.

True
False

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CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 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.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.6.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?

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  children can become desensitized to death.
Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

7.

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.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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