Thesis Statement/Body Paragraphs

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence introducing the topic.

• A paragraph about the topic.

• A sentence that states the main ideas of the essay.

• A way to wrap up your essay.

Where should a thesis statement be placed in the essay?

• The first sentence of the introduction paragraph

• The last sentence of the introduction paragraph

• The middle sentence

• The last sentence of the whole essay

In a five paragraph essay, how many key points should be included in the thesis?

• 1

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the connection between your thesis and the topic sentences of the body paragraphs?

• Topic sentences are the key points in the thesis.

• Topic sentences are the same thing as the thesis.

• What's a topic sentence?

• You should reverse the order of your topic sentences.

What is a topic sentence?

• A key detail about the topic

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph

• The last sentence of each paragraph

• Evidence taken from the text to support your point

A thesis statement should include the main points of the essay.

• True

• False

A good thesis statement helps the writer organize his/her essay.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
• Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because  it promotes a sedentary lifestyle, encourages violence, and can cause children to become desensitized to death.
• Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.

What three items make up a thesis statement?

• identification of topic, claim (what you believe), and direction (reasons)
• topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion
• introduction, body, and conclusion
• reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3

The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points

• True
• False