Compare and Contrast Quiz

This sentence tells the reader what the whole essay will be about

• Topic Sentence

• Thesis Statement

The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting facts.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B

Where should the thesis statement appear?

• at the end of the introductory paragraph

• at the beginning of the last paragraph

• anywhere in the paper

• at the beginning of the first paragraph

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence introducing the topic.

• A paragraph about the topic.

• A sentence that states the main ideas of the essay.

• A way to wrap up your essay.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

What is a topic sentence?

• A key detail about the topic

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph

• The last sentence of each paragraph

• Evidence taken from the text to support your point

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Choose the strong thesis.

•  I would like to become a chef when I finish school
•  Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in   education, professional commitment, and artistry.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.4

What is the purpose of the thesis?

• To remind your reader what your paper is about
• To state your opinion or claim and prove it
• To hook the reader's attention
• To use vocabulary words

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

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.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.7.4

What is a thesis statement?

• Sentence that answers the prompt, explains the claim, and the provides the reasons that support your claim.

• Sentence that gets the reader's attention.

• Sentence that is the first sentence of a paragraph, it provides the subject of the paragraph.

• Sentence that provides a specific detail or example.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

What should a hook do for your essay?

• get the reader's attention

• make people want to not read further

• explain your position

• conclude the essay

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3A