Thesis statements

A thesis statement is...

• Something your teacher makes you write
• Your opinion about the topic in the prompt
• A sentence that you're supposed to have in your introduction
• A sentence

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

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.

• True
• False

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

"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."

Is a good thesis because (check all that apply):

• It is specific

• It is something you can argue

• It has three supporting points

• It uses good vocabulary

"Burma is a country in Southeast Asia."

Is a bad thesis because (check all that apply):

• It is a fact, and not debatable

• It's too short

• It's too broad.

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

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

Cats should be subject to leash laws.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

Writing classes should be abolished.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis