Thesis Statements

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a statement that explains the main idea of the essay.

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How long should a thesis statement be?

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A thesis statement should be one sentence.

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What should a thesis statement express?

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A thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting claims.

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What should a thesis statement never say?

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A thesis statement should never say, 'This paper will be about'.

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What are the components of a thesis statement?

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Claims + reasons = thesis.

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Why is a thesis statement important?

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It provides a clear direction for the essay and helps the reader understand the main argument.

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Can a thesis statement be a question?

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No, a thesis statement should be a declarative statement, not a question.

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What is the purpose of supporting claims in an essay?

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Supporting claims provide evidence and reasoning to back up the thesis statement.

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How does a thesis statement help the reader?

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It helps the reader understand the main point and focus of the essay.

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What is an example of a weak thesis statement?

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A weak thesis statement is vague and does not provide a clear argument, such as 'There are many problems in the world.'