Thesis Statements Assessment

Prior to this lesson, how familiar were you with how to write an adequate thesis statement?

• I was completely lost in how to write a thesis statement before this lesson

• I knew some things about thesis statements

• I already knew a lot about thesis statements

After this lesson, how confident do you feel on writing a thesis statement?

• I'm still unsure how to write a good thesis statement

• I feel better about writing thesis statements but there are still some parts I'm confused about

• I feel really good about writing thesis statements

Would you benefit from more thesis statement practice assignments similar to this week's assignment on "The Veldt"?

• I definitely need more practice and would like more opportunities to do so

• I would like a little bit more practice with writing thesis statements

• I feel pretty confident in writing a thesis statement and don't need more practice

What is the most difficult part of writing a thesis statement (in your opinion)?

You may choose more than one answer

• Coming up with an idea

• Finding the right words to express my idea

• Condensing my thesis into a more concise sentence

• Making my thesis specific enough

How could I help you improve your thesis writing skills?

• One-on-one help with thesis writing

• Assigning peer-editing assignments for feedback from classmates

• More practice assignments

• Show more examples of good thesis statements

• Nothing, I'm good

How did your thesis statement change throughout the activity?

• My thesis changed a lot because I received a lot of feedback

• My thesis didn't change that much because I didn't receive a lot of feedback

• My thesis didn't need a lot of change because it was already pretty good

Was it helpful to see the thesis statements of your classmates in order to compare them with your own?

• Yes

• No