Thesis Statements / Tone Review

In the following paragraphs, I will explain why the television rating system is ineffective.

What is wrong with this thesis statement? (mark all the correct answers)

• the announcement of "In the following paragraph"

• use of first person "I will..."

• language not specific enough

• the main ideas are missing

What is a thesis statement?

• A general idea overview of the topic
• A summary of the main idea
• A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
• A suggestion that you should read the essay

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 - two sentences

• One word

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

Burma is a country in Southeast Asia.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

There are many positive and negative aspects about the use of plastic bags in America.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

Because high school offers more class choices, increased personal freedoms, and additional extracurricular activities, it is a better educational institution than middle school.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

Through the selection of dynamic characters, foreboding setting, and first person point of view, "A Rose for Emily" examines the consequences of social discrimination.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

"The Road Not Taken" and from Call Me Maria, both share a common theme.

• Good thesis

• Bad thesis

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7