Thesis Review

What is an essay?

• First sentence of the essay that grabs the reader’s attention.

• A formal piece of writing about a prompt or topic.

• First sentence of the body paragraph that states the topic.

• One sentence that clearly states the purpose of the essay.

What is an "introduction" in an essay?

• Last paragraph of the essay.

• All paragraphs that come between the introduction and conclusion.

• First paragraph of the essay.

• A formal piece of writing about a prompt or topic.

What is a "conclusion" in an essay?

• All paragraphs that come between the introduction and conclusion.

• One sentence that clearly states the purpose of the essay.

• First paragraph of the essay.

• Last paragraph of the essay.

What is a "body paragraph" in an essay?

• All paragraphs that come between the introduction and conclusion

• First paragraph of the essay.

• Last paragraph of the essay.

• One sentence that clearly states the purpose of the essay.

What is a "topic sentence" in an essay?

• First sentence of the essay that grabs the reader’s attention.

• A formal piece of writing about a prompt or topic.

• First sentence of the body paragraph that states the topic.

• One sentence that clearly states the purpose of the essay.

What is a "hook" sentence in an essay?

• One sentence that clearly states the purpose of the essay.

• First sentence of the essay that grabs the reader’s attention.

• Last paragraph of the essay.

• First paragraph of the essay.

What is a thesis statement?

• All paragraphs that come between the introduction and conclusion

• One sentence that clearly states the purpose of the essay.

• First sentence of the body paragraph that states the topic.

• A formal piece of writing about a prompt or topic.

Which sentence is the best example of a “hook”?

• Hi! My name is Jay and today I will tell you all about why sleeping 8 hours a night is super important!

• What is the difference between successful college students and unsuccessful college students?

• I want to tell you all about my new year's resolutions.

Which sentence is the best thesis statement?

• To make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, you must procure the ingredients, find a knife, and spread the condiments.

• Competitive art used to be in the Olympics.

• The word "OMG" can be traced back to 1917.

• Middle school students should not have to wear uniforms because they are uncomfortable, expensive, and students should be able to have the choice to express themselves.

Write a thesis statement about this prompt: Should cellphones be banned in high school?