Good Thesis, Bad Thesis...Wait, What's a Thesis?

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph, last sentence

• anywhere in the essay

• last paragraph, last sentence

• the first sentence of every paragraph

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

• Good Thesis

• Bad Thesis

Choose the strong thesis.

• I would like to become a chef when I finish school because chefs are respected, they can work for famous people, and I want to make a lot of money.

• Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs are superior to cooks in education, professional commitment, and artistry.

The thesis statement should include your opinion.

• True

• False

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

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How long should a thesis statement be?

• One paragraph

• One essay

• One sentence

• One word

Thor is better than Iron Man because he has an indestructible hammer, he does not need a suit of armor, and he has super strength.

• Good Thesis

• Bad Thesis

I will now explain what physical fitness activity is the most effective for healthy weight loss. The best physical fitness activity for healthy weight loss is walking or jogging for thirty minutes a day.

• Good Thesis

• Bad Thesis

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 video games promote a sedentary lifestyle, encourage 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.