Thesis Statements

What is a thesis statement?

• A general idea overview of the topic
• A summary of the main idea
• A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
• A suggestion that you should read the essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.2A

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To be a pretty sentence
• To be a sentence in your introduction
• To introduce your paper to the reader
• To explain what your essay will be about

How long should a thesis statement be?

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

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

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

High school sports have a positive influence on high school students because they teach social skills, reinforce time management skills, and provide exercise to students.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.4

Burma is a country in Southeast Asia.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

In Hacket and Goodrich's play, we see many characters with different personalities, giving rise to the theme of personality conflict.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Because high school offers more class choices, increased personal freedoms, and additional extracurricular activities, it is a better educational institution than middle school.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.4

Through the selection of characters, setting, and point of view, "A Rose for Emily" examines the consequences of social discrimination.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

"The Road Not Taken" and from Call Me Maria, both share a common theme.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7