Thesis Statements

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Medium

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CCSS

W.8.1A, W.8.4, RI.8.2

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Matthew Ganoe

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A thesis statement should...

be a statement is a claim that could be argued

be in the first person

use unclear language

state a fact

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A thesis statement should...

use more than one topic

be the main idea of an essay

be broad

be wordy or very long

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the BEST example of a thesis statement

Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the 16th President of the United States, a person who got things done, and united the North and South at the end of the American Civil War.

Abe Lincoln was one of the best presidents the United States has ever known for many reasons.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.W.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the BEST example of a thesis statement

Mountain City is a great place to live.

Some reasons to live in Mountain City are access to many wonderful places to fish and beautiful mountain views.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the BEST example of a thesis statement

Music makes people happy.

Music therapy is useful in relieving stress and other conditions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.W.8.1A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the BEST example of a thesis statement

Rising TCAP Scores at Mountain City Elementary

Good teaching and positive attitudes have led to an increase in TCAP scores at Mountain City Elementary.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the BEST example of a thesis statement

The recycling of one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.

Recycling is one of the most important jobs a person can do to protect our environment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

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