Thesis Statements

A thesis statement is the ____________________ sentence for the whole paper.

• true

• guiding

• longest

• best

The thesis statement takes a clear stance on the topic of your research paper.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.4

The thesis statement is located where in your paper?

• Last paragraph

• Second paragraph

• First paragraph

• Third paragraph

What is the purpose of the thesis?

• To remind your reader what your paper is about

• To hook the reader's attention

• To state your opinion or claim and prove it

• To use vocabulary words

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

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2B

Good or bad thesis: Even though the grey wolf is a timid, gentle animal, it is being hunted and exterminated because humans wrongfully think it is a fierce killer.

• Good

• Bad

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.6

Good or bad thesis: Organ donors deserve money for their sacrifice.

• Good

• Bad

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.RI.7.8

Good or bad thesis: The internet improves lives by instantly connecting people across the world, creating new friendships, and serving as a forum for exchanging ideas.

• Good

• Bad

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1A

Good or bad thesis: Saving the whales should be a top priority.

• Good

• Bad

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B

What three items make up a thesis statement?

• topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion

• introduction, body, and conclusion

• identification of topic, claim (what you believe), and direction (reasons)

• reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3