Argumentative Thesis Writing Practice

Which represents a FULL thesis statement (big claim)?

• Takis are the best chips.

• Takis are the best chips because they have the most flavor and they are affordable.

• Takis are chips.

Which represents a FULL thesis statement (big claim)?

• Schools should not require uniforms for students because it restricts individuality and are difficult to find.

• School uniforms are required.

• School uniforms should not be required.

Which represents a FULL thesis statement (big claim)?

• Cell phones are not allowed in school.

• Cell phones should not be allowed in school.

• Cell phones should not be allowed in school because it distracts students and creates drama in school.

Which represents a FULL thesis statement (big claim)?

• Schools should offer cooking classes.

• Schools don't offer cooking classes. Schools can't offer cooking classes. Cooking classes are nice and helpful.

• Schools should offer cooking classes because it can teach students healthy ways to make food and some students don't have anyone to teach them at home.

What does a thesis statement have to have to be complete? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

• topic

• position

• two reasons

• evidence

What is this thesis statement missing?

Takis are the best chips.

• topic

• reasons

• position

• nothing

What is this thesis statement missing? Select two.

School uniforms

• position

• reasons

• topic

• nothing

What is this thesis statement missing?

Schools offer cooking classes.

• position

• reasons

• topic

• nothing