Thesis Statement

A thesis statement should...

• be a claim plus 3 reasons

• be in the first person

• use unclear language

• state a fact

What is a thesis statement?

• A general idea of what the essay is about
• A summary of the main idea
• A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
• A suggestion that you should read the essay

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph
• anywhere in the essay
• last paragraph
• the first sentence of every paragraph

How long is a thesis statement?

• 1 sentence

• 1 paragraph

• 1 word

• 1 page

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
• 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.

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

•  I would like to become a chef when I finish school because I like to cook.
•  Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in   education, professional commitment, and artistry.
• Both chefs and cooks prepare meals but are different in several ways.
• A career in the culinary arts is a good choice for many reasons.

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

How long should a thesis statement be?

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

Is the following a complete thesis statement:

"I would like to become a chef when I finish school."

• Yes, it contains a claim and a reason.

• No, it includes the word I, it's missing a claim or reason.

Is the following a complete thesis statement:

"Though many people dismiss hip hop as offensive, hip hop music offers urban youth an important opportunity for artistic expression, and allows them to articulate the poetry of the street."

• Yes, it contains a claim and a reason.

• No, it is either missing a claim or reason.