Thesis statement

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

• true

• false

How long should a thesis statement be?

• one paragraph

• one sentence

• two sentences

• a phrase

What is the purpose of a thesis statement

• to be a pretty sentence

• to be a sentence in your introduction

• to introduce your paper to the reader

• to explain what your essay will be about

What is a thesis statement?

• a general idea overview of the topic

• a summary of the main idea

• a statement that explains the main idea of an essay

• a suggestion that your should read the essay

Clain + _____________ = thesis

• opinion

• reason

• thesis

• paragraphs

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph, end of paragraph

• anywhere in the essay

• the first sentence of the first paragraph

• last paragraph

A thesis should never

• ask question

• state your opinion

• give two reasons

• be short and to the point

A thesis should never...

• state "This paper will be about"

• state reasons to support the claim

• state "I will discuss"

A good thesis is like

• sailing on the ocean

• a list

• a salad

• GPS or map

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

• task

• audience

• purpose

• all of the above