Thesis Statement Review

There is no essay without a thesis statement.

• True

• False

The thesis statement belongs

• In the introductory paragraph

• In the first body paragraph

• In the second body paragraph

• Where they end up

What are the components of a thesis statement?

• Topic, opinion, elaboration

• Topic, opinion, examples

• Topic, opinion, reasons why

• Topic, opinion, explanation

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• I understand thesis statements and I'm ready to practice!

• I do not understand thesis statements and I am not ready to practice.

Karate is an excellent sport for school-aged children because it develops patience, discipline, and self-esteem.

What is the topic of the essay?

• Karate

• excellent sport

• school-aged children

• patience, discipline, self-esteem

Karate is an excellent sport for school-aged children because it develops patience, discipline, and self-esteem.

• karate

• excellent sport

• school aged children

• patience, discipline, self esteem

Karate is an excellent sport for school-aged children because it develops patience, discipline, and self-esteem.

• karate

• excellent sport

• school-aged children

• patience, discipline, self esteem

My thesis statement informs the reader of my position and ensures my essay is clear and organized.

• False

• True

Karate is an excellent sport for school-aged children because it develops patience, discipline, and self-esteem.

What is the main idea of Body Paragraph 1?

• patience

• discipline

• self-esteem

Karate is an excellent sport for school-aged children because it develops patience, discipline, and self-esteem.

What is the main idea of Body Paragraph 2?

• patience

• discipline

• self-esteem