Thesis Statements

What does every thesis have to have?

• A topic

• A position

• All answers are correct

• Two statements of support

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.2B

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the points you are analyzing.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

What is a thesis statement?

• A general idea of what the essay is about

• A summary of the main idea

• An argument the writing is making in a persuasive essay

• A suggestion that you should read the essay

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.W.6.1A

What formula should you use when you write your thesis statement?

• Topic + Position + Support

• When + Where

• Why + What

• Whatever I feel like.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

Which of the following is a good thesis statement?

• Dogs are great pets because they are loyal.

• Dogs are great pets because they are cute.

• Dogs are great pets.

• Dogs are great pets because they are loyal companions and they provide companionship to their owners.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Why is this NOT a good thesis statement: "Dogs are great pets."

• The writer does not take a position.

• The writer does not give two statements of support.

• The writer does not mention the topic.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

Which of the following has everything needed for a thesis statement?

• Coca Cola is better than Pepsi because it has the perfect amount of sweetness and the perfect amount of carbonation.

• Coca Cola is better than Pepsi.

• Coca Cola and Pepsi are not equal in taste.

• I prefer to drink Ginger Ale instead.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

True or False: A thesis statement MUST choose one side and stick to it.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

The thesis statement should express a position that links to supporting points.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

How long should a thesis statement be?

• One paragraph
• One essay
• One sentence
• One word