Analyzing Thesis Statements

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the best type of sandwich because they are versatile, easy to make, and taste good. Which topic will not be addressed in this paper?

• versatility

• easy to prepare

• taste

• messy

Volunteering at the food bank is the best type of volunteer work because you are helping feed the hungry, it uses resources that would otherwise go to waste, and gives you plenty of exercise. Which of the following topics will not be discussed in this paper?

• who the hungry are

• preventing waste of food

• tax deductions

• exercise while volunteering

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The greatest novels of all time are The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Great Gatsby, and Pride & Prejudice. Which of the following books would not be discussed in this paper?

• The Hunger Games

• The Great Gatsby

• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

• Pride & Prejudice

Golden doodles make the best pets because... Which of the following topics might we see discussed in this paper? Choose 3.

• how social and friendly they are

• easy to train

• smart

• they bite children and adults

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

Country music is the best music because it tells stories, evokes emotions from the listener, and is easy to sing along with. Which of the following topics would be included in this paper. Choose 2.

• songs ability to make you cry

• classic rock includes REO Speedwagon

• iconic pop stars include Brittney Spears & Jessica Simpson

• words are catchy and memorable

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

Teachers are the most compassionate professionals because they are always willing to help families in need, they spend long hours planning perfect lessons to teach students, and they do it all for low pay compared to other professionals with the same education. Which of the following topics might be included in this paper? Choose 3.

• teacher who collects coats for students in need

• teachers spend over 60 hours a week working

• teachers don't like their students

• teachers make 18.7% less money than their professional peers

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.9A

Cats are fun creatures because they... Which of the following might be discussed in this paper? choose 3.

• play with yarn

• chase strings

• bite their owners

• love playing with their owners

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The purpose of a Thesis Statement is to identify the main points of an essay.

• True

• False

Your thesis should be....

• Objective

• Subjective

The thesis statement should be the ______ sentence of the Introduction Paragraph.