Thesis Statements

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.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

• First, cats are affectionate creatures.
• Next, cats are inexpensive.
• In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
• Finally, every cat has a unique personality.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
Schools should start later in the day because it would allow for more sleep, aid efforts at better nutrition, and be more convenient for both students and parents.

• To begin, if school started later, it would also get out later.
• Also, teens would be able to sleep in longer and feel more rested for the start of the day.
• Furthermore, it will be easier to eat a healthy breakfast if there is more time to do so.
• Most importantly, a later start time would be easier for parents and students to plan around.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph
• anywhere in the essay
• last paragraph
• the first sentence of every paragraph

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

Tags

CCSS.W.K.2

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

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CCSS.RI.6.6

The thesis statement should tell the subject of your composition.

• True

• False

The thesis statement should give your view on the subject and your purpose for writing.

• True

• False

The thesis statement should be a statement supported by fact.

• True

• False

The thesis statement should be written in an interesting way.

• True

• False