Thesis statements

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

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

How long should a thesis statement be?

• One paragraph

• One essay

• One sentence

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To be a pretty sentence

• To be a sentence in your introduction

• To explain what your essay will be about

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph, end of the paragraph

• anywhere in the essay

A thesis should never...

• ask a question

• be a complete sentence

A thesis should never...

• say, "This paper will be about"
• have reasons to support the claim

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.4

A good thesis is like

• sailing on the ocean

• GPS or a map

When creating a thesis statement, it is important to think about your...

• task

• purpose

• audience

• all of the above

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

“It is crucial to keep promises that are made because oath breakers lose trust and may be seen as unreliable in a time of need.”

• Write an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

• Write an essay explaining your goals in life.

• Write an essay explaining why it is important to keep the promises you make.

Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt: Write an essay explaining whether it is ever okay to break the rules.

• Breaking the rules should be allowed during emergencies because it can help someone that is hurt.

• Breaking the rules is unacceptable because there are rules set in society to keep order and going against the structure that is set in place would cause chaos.