Thesis/Controlling Idea

Which sentence is too broad to be a good thesis statement?

• Mountain City has access to many wonderful places to fish.

• Mountain City is a great place to live.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

Which sentence is too general to be a good thesis statement?

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

• Music makes people happy.

Which sentence would not be a good thesis statement because it is a title?

• Good teaching has led to an increase in test scores at Mountain City Elementary.

• Rising Test Scores at Mountain City Elementary

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence is too wordy to be a good thesis statement?

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

• Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the 16th President of the United States, a liberator of slaves, and united the North and South at the end of the American Civil War.

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CCSS.W.8.4

Which sentence would not be a good thesis statement because it is a fact?

• 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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CCSS.RI.8.8

Where does a thesis go in an essay?

• It's the very first thing in an essay

• Last sentence of the introductory paragraph

• It can go anywhere

What is wrong with this thesis statement? I believe technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• It uses first person.

• It is unclear.

• It's too long.

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CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.8.4

Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• This is a strong thesis statement.

• This is not a strong thesis statement.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1B

Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge. If this is my thesis, what is my first body paragraph going to be about?

• How technology expands people's scope of knowledge

• How technology connects people

• The downfalls of technology

• All the reasons why technology is a good thing

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2A

Which is the best way to write a thesis statement about increasing recycling programs?

• Cities should increase recycling programs.

• I think recycling is good for the community and environment.

• Cities should increase recycling programs to help people save money, protect the environment, and save energy.

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2D