Thesis Statements

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph- introduction

• last paragraph

• the first sentence of every paragraph

Which of the following is a major part of any thesis statement?

• an argument (claim)

• at least three sentences

• only providing 3 facts

The thesis statement should express an argument about a topic/main idea that links to supporting points

• True

• False

Is this a good or bad thesis statement to the question...When is a child old enough to stay home alone?

11 because they can make good choices, they are independent, and need practice being an adult.

• Good

• Bad

Is this a good or bad thesis statement to the question: Should students wear school uniforms?

Students should not be forced to wear school uniforms because they make everyone look the same, they are expensive, and they are uncomfortable.

• Good

• Bad

Choose the strong thesis.

•  I would like to become a chef when I finish school
•  Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in   education, professional commitment, and artistry.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.4

Prompt: "Write an essay explaining whether it is important to laugh." Which of the following is the best thesis statement?

• It is important to laugh because laughing has social, health, and emotional benefits.

• It is important to laugh because you need to laugh every day, you need to laugh when you're sad, and you need to laugh when they are being mean.

• It is important to laugh because laughing helped me through a really tough time when I was a kid. I remember when my grandmother was sick, but she still had a good sense of humor. It was good to see her laugh!

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

• You should never give up.
• You are able to set your mind to anything if you don't give up.
• Never giving up is important.
• Never giving up is important because there will always be hardships in your way.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2A

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

• Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.

• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because  it promotes a sedentary lifestyle, encourages violence, and can cause children to become desensitized to death.

• Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.

A thesis statement has three main parts. What are they?

• lead + middle + closing

• a topic/main idea + argument (claim) + direction (3)

• a topic + body + closing