Thesis Review

What is a THEME statement?

• A sentence that tells us the moral or lesson a story wants us to learn.

• A sentence that tells us what the story's conflict is all about.

• A sentence that explains the main characters of the story.

• A sentence that tells us just the topic of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the formula for a THEME Statement?

• Evidence + Topic

• Topic + Insight

• Theme + Thesis

• Insight + Thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is a Theme Statement.

• In Moana, the story reveals that one should not let work stop one from enjoying life.

• In Moana, the main character sets out on a journey to go explore the sea.

• In Moana, the story is about this girl who is afraid to leave the island she lives on.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that argues an idea or points you are trying to convince others to accept.

• It is the lesson or moral of the story.

• A sentence that tells us what the story is about including all the plot elements.

• A sentence that asks a question to hook the reader.

A thesis statement can be found in the ______ paragraph.

What is the formula for a THESIS Statment?

• Topic + Insight

• Topic + Evidence

• Theme + Preview of Evidence

• None of the above

A WELL-WRITTEN THESIS STATEMENT NEVER...

(Check all that apply)

• Asks a question

• Argues a specific point

• Uses "I" statements

• Leaves your reader asking "How?" or "Why?"

True or False: Your thesis statement should be very broad and not specific at all.

• True

• False

True or False: Your thesis statement needs to be supported by evidence.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a well-written THESIS STATEMENT?

• In Little Red Riding Hood, it shows how Little Red is really caring how she risks and goes to care for her grandma.

• Little Red is a strong character.

• In Little Red Riding Hood, the story highlights the risks of disobeying parents through the unfortunate fate of Little Red.