Thesis Statements

What is a thesis statement?

• The author's opinion on the topic of the paper

• The main idea of an entire paper

• The author's advice on what the reader should do.

• The topic of a paper.

Where are thesis statements found?

• The first sentence of the introduction

• The last sentence of the essay

• The last sentence of the introduction

• The first sentence of the conclusion

Which thesis statement is stronger?

• Adopting animals can save innocent lives.

• If you are interested in getting a pet, the options are either a shelter or store.

How long should a thesis statement be?

• It doesn't matter how long.

• 1-2 Sentences

• 2-3 Sentences

• Only 1 sentence

A good thesis statement helps the writer organize their essay.

• True

• False

A thesis should include the main points of the essay.

• True

• False

Choose the best example of a thesis statement.

• Mountain City is a great place to live.

• Some reasons to live in Mountain City are access to many wonderful places to fish and beautiful mountain views.

Choose the best thesis statement.

• The first white water rafting experience can challenge a person physically and mentally.

• I enjoy white water rafting.

True or False: This is a good example of a thesis statement: In this essay, I will discuss the local crime rate.

• True

• False

You were asked to write an essay about the positive effects of playing basketball. Which sentence would be the strongest thesis for your writing?

• I believe people should play basketball because of all the skills it teaches.

• Basketball provides many benefits because it teaches teamwork, coordination, and responsibility.

• Basketball is my favorite sport and I'm going to tell you three reasons why.