Effective Thesis Statements - 12th Grade EpicEd

Where does a thesis statement usually appear in an essay?

• In the conclusion

• In the introduction

• In the middle of the body paragraphs

• At the end of every paragraph

Which of the following is a quality of a good thesis statement?

• It is a question

• It is a fact

• It is debatable

• It is a command

What can a strong thesis statement do for your essay?

• Make it easier to write the conclusion

• Guide the direction of your argument

• Increase the word count

• All of the above

How many main points should a thesis statement include?

• As many as the number of paragraphs in the essay

• Only one main point

• Two to three main points

• At least five main points

How long is a thesis statement?

• One word

• One sentence

• One paragraph

• An essay

Some people enjoy public speaking while others do not.

• Acceptable Thesis

• Unacceptable Thesis

If a writer uses this thesis statement, what will they talk about in their body paragraphs?: Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• The negative effects of technology on social interactions.

• The history of technology and its impact on society.

• Technology's role in connecting people and expanding knowledge.

• The benefits of technology in improving productivity.

What three items make up a thesis statement?

• topic, claim (what you believe), subclaims / reasons

• topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion
• introduction, body, and conclusion
• reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3

Which of the following is an example of an effective thesis statement?

• Volunteering with local nonprofit organizations provides numerous benefits to communities, such as increasing social connectivity and addressing unmet needs.

• I think the United States government must implement stricter regulations on large companies.

• Childhood obesity represents a complex crisis.

• We should all be extremely concerned and outraged about the horrific violence devastating communities across America.

Answer explanation

The effective thesis statement is 'Volunteering with local nonprofit organizations provides numerous benefits to communities, such as increasing social connectivity and addressing unmet needs.' as it clearly states the main argument and the supporting points.

Create a thesis statement for the following topic.

Going to college/trade school or entering the career world (job or military)?