Thesis Statements

What is the definition of a thesis statement?

• A false statement

• A statement about the book.

• A sentence that tells what the entire essay is about

• A sentence that tells what the entire paragraph is about

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What is a topic sentence?

• A false statement

• A sentence that tells what the entire essay is about.

• A sentence that tells what the entire paragraph is about

• A statement about the book.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

What will the body paragraphs be about? (check all that apply)

Thesis Statement: School uniforms are convenient and cost-effective.

• School uniforms are cost-effective.

• School uniforms are great.

• School uniforms are expensive.

• School uniforms are convenient.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What will the body paragraphs be about? (check all that apply)

Thesis Statement: Schools should switch to a four day week for mental health and financial reasons.

• Schools will have four day weeks now.

• Schools should switch to four day weeks for financial reasons.

• Schools should switch to four day weeks for mental health.

• Schools should switch to four day weeks for recreational purposes.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What will the body paragraphs be about? (check all that apply)

Thesis Statement: Cell phones are detrimental to young people because cell phones interfere with education and cause unnecessary mental stress.

• Cell phones cause unnecessary mental stress.

• Cell phones interfere with education.

• Cell phones are unhealthy.

• Cell phones provide entertainment.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What will the body paragraphs be about? (check all that apply)

Thesis Statement: Music classes should not be canceled because music class actually helps with standardized test scores and provides a safe activity for young people.

• Music class provides a safe activity for young people.

• Music class allows for students to learn to read music.

• Music class helps with standardized test scores.

• Music class provides relaxation.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What will the body paragraphs be about? (check all that apply)

Thesis Statement: Adequate sleep allows teenagers to make better decisions, perform better during sports, and earn higher grades.

• Adequate sleep allows teenagers to perform better during sports.

• Adequate sleep allows teenagers to have a healthier diet.

• Adequate sleep allows teenagers to make better decisions.

• Adequate sleep allows teenagers to earn higher grades.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is a good topic sentence for a body paragraph about Rudi's character traits?

• Rudi is brave during the bombing.

• Rudi is brave.

• Rudi ran to get blankets right after the bombing.

• Rudi is brave because he stayed with the little girl.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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What is a good topic sentence for a body paragraph about Membean's purpose?

• Membean has entertaining videos.

• Membean provides quotes.

• Membean is a vocabulary progam.

• Membean shows new words.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

What is a good topic sentence for a body paragraph about dogs?

• Labradors eat a significant amount.

• Dogs make great companions.

• Yorkies bark incessantly.

• Dogs can increase one's lifespan.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2