Thesis Practice (formative)

True or false: Thesis statements should be placed in the introduction paragraph of an essay.

• True

• False

True or false: A thesis statement should include the words like "I feel" and "In my opinion".

• True

• False

True or false: The best thesis statements are really long and have many words.

• True

• False

What makes this a good thesis statement? "Hate speech should be eliminated for many reasons."

• It isn't too wordy.

• It states a topic and an opinion about that topic.

• It doesn't just state a fact.

• All of the above.

Good or Bad Thesis:

Many people do not like to watch violent horror movies.

• Good

• Bad

Good or Bad Thesis:

Today’s movies do not have the emotional impact of the classic horror movies of the 1940’s.

• Good

• Bad

Good or Bad Thesis:

Although many people find rap music offensive, it has had a positive impact on today’s youth.

• Good

• Bad

Good or Bad Thesis:

Rap music is the best music ever.

• Good

• Bad

Good or Bad Thesis:

I enjoy white water rafting.

• Good

• Bad