Identifying the Better Thesis Statement

Choose the BEST example of a thesis statement

• Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the 16th President of the United States, a person who got things done, and united the North and South at the end of the American Civil War.

• Abe Lincoln was one of the best presidents the United States has ever known for many reasons.

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• 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.

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• Music makes people happy.

• Music therapy is useful in relieving stress and other conditions.

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• Rising TCAP Scores at Mountain City Elementary

• Good teaching and positive attitudes have led to an increase in TCAP scores at Mountain City Elementary.

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• The recycling of one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.

• Recycling is one of the most important jobs a person can do to protect our environment.

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• Rap music is the best music ever.

• Although many people find rap music offensive, it has had a positive impact on today’s youth.

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

• Friendship is cool.
• It is important to have a good friend because they'll be the ones who will be with you when you take your last breath in the end.
• Friends are the most important people in your life.
• Having friends is important.

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.

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

• Laughter is important because not only does it make you and other people feel good, it makes the world a much better place.
• Laughter is important.
• Laughter is important when you're sad.
• Laughter is important because everyone needs to laugh.

A thesis should never...

• say, "This paper will be about"
• have reasons to support the claim