Thesis Summative

What is a thesis statement?

• A strong opinion about a topic

• A sentence that tells the main idea of a body paragraph in an essay or article

• When the author of a persuasive argument acknowledges the other side of the argument and counter-attacks their main points

• A single strong, clear sentence that states the main idea of an essay/text

Why is it important to include a thesis statement in an argument?

• To prove to the audience that someone is a credible authority on a topic

• To clearly show your position on a topic

• To help create a personal connection with the audience of the argument

• To clearly show the audience the main idea of a body paragraph

True or false: A thesis statement should include your position on the topic.

• True

• False

True or false: Thesis statements should NOT be placed in the introduction paragraph of an essay.

• True

• False

True or false: The best thesis statements are broad, not specific.

• True

• False

What makes this a good thesis statement? "The driving age for teenagers should not be raised to 18 because it is unfair to working families.

• It is specific, not broad.

• 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:

More copies of Harry Potter have been sold than any other book ever.

• Good

• Bad

Good or Bad Thesis:

Avenger's Endgame is one of the greatest movies of all time because it is emotional while still being action-packed.

• Good

• Bad

Good or Bad Thesis:

While some people argue that school should be year round, others argue that it should not.

• Good

• Bad

Good or Bad Thesis:

More people should invest in solar energy because of it's positive effects on our environment.

• Good

• Bad