Thesis Statements and Sentence Types

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

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

Where should the thesis statement appear?

• at the end ofthe first paragraph

• at the beginning of the last paragraph

• anywhere in the paper

• at the beginning of the first paragraph

Choose the strong thesis

• I would like to become a chef

• I would like to become a chef so I can inspire others.

• Becoming a chef has many benefits such as, interacting with others and sharing the love of food.

• Becoming a chef sounds cool because I can share my love of food with others.

Some people enjoy public speaking while others do not.

• Acceptable Thesis

• Unacceptable Thesis

Click all that belong to the "Do's" list for writing thesis statements.

• Be wordy

• Answer the prompt

• Be specific

• Write false claims

• Take a clear stance

Is the thesis statement strong or weak?

Phones should not be allowed in school because it can be used as a distraction from learning and a cheating tool for tests.

• Strong

• Weak

Is the thesis statement strong or weak?

Respect is shown through actions, dialogue and body language.

• Strong

• Weak

A thesis statement is...

• Something your teacher makes you write.

• A sentence to introduce yourself to the reader.

• Your opinion on the topic/answer to the question.

• Grabs the readers' attention.