Thesis Sentence vs. Topic Sentence

What is the main point of a thesis sentence?

• To introduce the topic of the essay

• To make a clear, arguable assertion

• To preview the content of a paragraph

• To support and relate back to the thesis

What is the role of a topic sentence?

• To introduce the topic of the essay

• To make a clear, arguable assertion

• To preview the content of a paragraph

• To support and relate back to the thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should everything after the thesis sentence do?

• Introduce new ideas

• Provide evidence to support the thesis

• Go off on tangents

• Make bold claims in front of an audience

What does a strong thesis demonstrate?

• A unique perspective on the topic

• A general understanding of the topic

• A popular opinion

• A controversial claim

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To introduce a new topic

• To summarize the essay

• To make a clear, arguable assertion

• To support the thesis and convince the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What happens if something doesn't relate to the thesis?

• It becomes a tangent and can be cut

• It becomes the main point of the essay

• It strengthens the thesis

• It confuses the reader