Thesis Statements Practice

Which of the following steps occurs first in the writing process?

• compose a thesis statement

• annotate the prompt with REBU

• research your topic

• proofread your draft

Tags

CCSS.W.8.7

CCSS.W.8.8

How long is a thesis statement?

• One word

• One sentence

• One paragraph

• An essay

Which of the following helps you to develop a thesis statement?

• REBU

• chicken foot

• FANBOYS

• SWABI

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

The thesis statement is also called a _____.

• topic sentence

• prewriting

• roadmap

• opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.W.8.2A

A thesis statement should never start with...

• "I am going to tell you about"

• an opinion

• your position on a topic

• your essay's main idea

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.4

Honesty is the best policy because Santa, protection, and morals.

• Acceptable Thesis

• Unacceptable Thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.W.8.4

Athletes deserve high salaries because they put in a lot of work and risk their lives.

• Acceptable Thesis

• Unacceptable Thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

Some people enjoy public speaking while others do not.

• Acceptable Thesis

• Unacceptable Thesis

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.4

A problem is a chance to do your best because you can improve and learn from mistakes.

• Acceptable Thesis

• Unacceptable Thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

Community parks, state parks, and national parks provide a variety of activities.

• Acceptable Thesis

• Unacceptable Thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B