Thesis vs Topic Sentence

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

• To list the sources used in the essay or research paper.

• To introduce the supporting evidence for the main argument.

• To provide a summary of the essay or research paper.

• To clearly state the main argument or point of an essay or research paper.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.4

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?

• To summarize the previous paragraph.

• To conclude the paragraph.

• To introduce the main idea or theme of a paragraph.

• To provide supporting details for the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which statement provides an overall argument or claim for an essay?

• Introduction paragraph

• Conclusion paragraph

• Topic sentence

• Thesis statement

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CCSS.RI.7.8

Which statement introduces the main idea of a paragraph?

• The supporting details

• The concluding sentence

• The topic sentence

• The transition words

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which statement is usually found at the end of an introduction?

• Body paragraph

• Topic sentence

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

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CCSS.RI.7.5

Which statement is usually found at the beginning of a paragraph?

• Transition word

• Supporting details

• Topic sentence

• Concluding sentence

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which statement guides the reader and sets the direction for the entire essay?

• Body paragraphs

• Thesis statement

• Conclusion paragraph

• Introduction paragraph

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.2A

Which statement provides a specific focus for a paragraph?

• A specific focus for a paragraph is a statement that narrows down the topic and provides specific details or examples.

• A specific focus for a paragraph is a statement that broadens the topic and provides general information.

• A specific focus for a paragraph is a statement that repeats the main idea of the topic.

• A specific focus for a paragraph is a statement that includes irrelevant details and examples.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which statement is more general and broad in scope?

• Statement C

• Statement A

• Statement B

• Statement D

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which statement is more specific and narrow in scope?

• I want to eat fruit

• I want to eat something healthy

• I want to eat an apple

• I want to eat a meal

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1