Thesis Statement Review

Where does a thesis go in an essay?

• Its the very first thing in the essay.

• It is the last sentence in the introduction paragraph.

• It can go anywhere.

What is wrong with this thesis statement?

I believe technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• It uses first person.

• It is unclear.

• Its too long.

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CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.4

Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• This is a strong thesis statement.

• This is NOT a strong thesis statement.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

If this is my thesis, what is my first body paragraph going to be about?

• How technology is a productive tool.

• How technology expands people's scope of knowledge.

• The downfall of technology

• How technology connects people.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

 

Which is the best way to write a thesis statement about increasing recycling programs?

• Cities should increase recycling programs to help people save money, protect the environment, and save energy.

• Cities should increase recycling programs.

• I think recycling is good for the community and environment.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.4

Thesis about the importance of eating lunch.

• Eating lunch boosts health and provides needed afternoon energy.

• I think eating lunch is important for everyone.

• Lunch is one of my favorite meals as its delicious and nutritious.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

Thesis statement about pet ownership:

• Pet ownership is a large responsibility.

• Pet ownership is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.

• think owning a pet is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B

A thesis statement is one sentence.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

How many body paragraphs are in an essay with a thesis statement that includes two ideas?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many body paragraphs are in a essay with a thesis statement that includes 3 ideas?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.W.7.2A