Thesis statements

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To be a pretty sentence
• To be a sentence in your introduction
• To introduce your paper to the reader
• To explain what your essay will be about

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.2A

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.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.4

Where does your thesis statement need to appear in your essay?

• At the beginning of your introduction
• At the end of your introduction
• In your body paragraphs
• At the end of your entire essay

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.W.6.2A

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2A

How long should a thesis statement be? (a)  

• One paragraph
• One essay
• One sentence
• One word

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.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

A thesis should never...

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

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.4

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

“It is crucial to keep promises that are made because oath breakers lose trust and may be seen as unreliable in a time of need.”

• Write an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

• Write an essay explaining the importance of setting goals.

• Write an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• Write an essay explaining why it is important to keep the promises you make.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1E

CCSS.W.7.2B

What formula should you use when you write your thesis statement?

• What + Why
• When + Where
• Why + What
• Whatever I feel like.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.4

Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt: Write an essay explaining whether it is important to laugh.

• It is important to laugh because life would just be boring without it.

• Laughter is a necessity to have in life since it brightens many people's days and is the key to true happiness.

• Humor is vital in life because it makes you happy and smile more.

• Humor makes everyone feel happy and is the key to true happiness.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.4