Essay Writing /Thesis Statement

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.

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

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

Select the "best" thesis about the importance of eating lunch:

• Lunch is one of my favorite meals as its delicious and nutritious.

• I think eating lunch is important for everyone.

• Eating lunch boosts health and provides needed afternoon energy.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.

• Johnny has a difficult time in school.
• Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
• Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.
• Math is the worst subject ever.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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

Each Body Paragraph should include a

• Claim then text evidence and elaboration

• little to no evidence

• the author's opinion by stating I believe...

• thesis statement

In an informative writing composition, NEVER SAY I !!!

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Sometimes informative writing is also called

• narrative

• argumentative

• expository

• analytical

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5