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What is a thesis statement?

• The statement that is the main idea of an essay.
• The statement that introduces each paragraph.
• The statement that grabs the reader's attention. 
• The final statement in an essay. 

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Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

• First, cats are affectionate creatures.
• Next, cats are inexpensive.
• In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
• Finally, every cat has a unique personality.

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Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph
• anywhere in the essay
• last paragraph
• the first sentence of every paragraph

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What are supporting details?

• Words, phrases, or sentences that tell more about the main idea.
• Words, phrases or sentences that tell you the main idea
• Descriptive words that provide imagery.

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Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

• It's best to just cook food at home.
• A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.
• McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.
• Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

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Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

• Baking cookies is really easy to do.
• My grandma has the best cookies recipe.
• There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.
• Cookies are easier to make than cake.

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What is the main idea of a reading selection?

• The supporting ideas in a text that show proof.
• What the text is mainly about.
• A conclusion statement
• A full and complete sentence.

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The ___________ of the text is how it is arranged by the author.

• Tone
• Structure
• Word choice
• Diction

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A statement that addresses the main point or topic of your paper and lists the supporting claims. Example: Assigning homework is controversial because of the impact on family time, the popularity of afterschool activities, and the lack of research supporting learning gains.

• List thesis
• Conclusion
• Intro
• Body Paragraph

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What do you need to have to identify the central idea?

• topic and what the author is saying about the topic
• topic and thesis
• Topic and theme
• The theme and what the author is saying about the topic

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