thesis statements

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

How long should a thesis statement be?

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

The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points

• True
• False

High school sports have a positive influence on high school students because they teach social skills, reinforce time management skills, and provide exercise to students.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

Which of these makes the best thesis statement?

• The reasons why I came to the United States to study.

• There were many reasons why I came to the United States to study.

• Coming to the United states to study is important because for a different education and a new outlook on life.

A thesis statement should include your opinion and evidence to support your claim.

• True

• False

Which version of the sentence below is punctuated correctly?

Mammals, a group that includes both whales and bats have diverse adaptations that allow them to thrive in various environments.

• (as it is now)

• 1. Mammals, a group that includes both whales and bats, have diverse adaptations that allow them to thrive in various environments.

• 1. Mammals, a group that includes both whales and bats have diverse adaptations that allow them to thrive in various environments

• 1. Mammals a group that includes both whales and bats, have diverse adaptations that allow them to thrive in various environments.

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CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which of these makes the best thesis statement?

• The reasons why I came to the United States to study.

• There were many reasons why I came to the United States to study.

• Coming to the United states to study is important because for a different education and a new outlook on life.

Which of these makes the best thesis statement?

• Knowing a foreign language.

• Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill because it can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one's mind to the ideas of another culture.

• Why should people know a foreign language?

A thesis statement should include your opinion and evidence to support your claim.

• True

• False