Thesis Statement Recap

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that clearly explains the claim that the author intends to argue

• A sentence that gets the reader's attention

• A sentence that is the first sentence of a paragraph, it provides the subject of the paragraph

• A sentence that provides a specific detail or example

An effective thesis contains:

• Identification of Topic

• Claim (your position on the topic)

• Reasoning

Should the thesis be repeated or restated in the conclusion?

• repeated

• restated

Can a thesis be phrased as a question?

• Yes

• No

Why is the following sentence NOT consider a strong thesis statement?

This paper aims to show the effects of mental illness on teenagers.

• It makes an arguable claim.

• It announces the purpose of the paper and isn't an argument.

• It doesn't tell the reader what is the essay will be about.

• It is a question.

Determine which of the following sentences is a thesis statement.

• Teenagers who struggle from mental illness.

• The aim of this paper is to show why teenagers struggle with mental illness.

• Why do teenagers struggle from mental illness?

• Mental illness in teenagers could be reduced by providing counseling, stronger family supports, and better education understanding their needs.

Which sentence would be a better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an essay?

• The Hunger Games is a science fiction adventure film based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins.

• The Hunger Games is a morality tale about the dangers of a political system that is dominated by the wealthy.

What is wrong with the following thesis?

In this research paper, I will discuss the the importance of the electoral college.

• Not opinionated

• Not focused on a manageable topic

• Uses an announcement

• More than one sentence long

When evaluating a website for research purposes, the majority of the information should be:

• opinion-based

• fact-based

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which source isn't credible?

• A webpage with an unidentified author or affiliation

• A government webpage

• A college or university website (.edu)

• A peer reviewed article

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9