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

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

• True
• False

How long is a thesis statement?

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

What is the definition of a thesis statement?

• Essay title

• Claim or 'believe' statement

• writing prompt

• advice to the reader

Where should a thesis statement appear?

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

Should students wear school uniforms?
Students should not be forced to wear school uniforms because they make everyone look the same, they are expensive, and they are uncomfortable.

• Good
• Bad

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

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.

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

Before choosing a position or side, you should

• develop a thesis

• write the introduction

• consider all the evidence