Thesis Statement Again

Choose the strong thesis.

•  I would like to become a chef when I finish school

•  Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in   education, professional commitment, and artistry.

Which word should you not use in your thesis statement?

• I

• yes

• no

• All of the above

What is the assertion?

• is the best way

• is the best way to show respect

• helping others

• none of these answers

What is wrong with this thesis statement?

• language not specific

• what does 'not very good' mean?

• topic missing

• main ideas missing

What is the best thesis statement for this prompt?

• Keeping a planner is the best way to show organization because you can remember important assignments and keep track of your time easier.

• Organization is the best way because you can remember important assignments and keep track of your time easier.

• Organization has positive effects because you can remember important assignments and keep track of your time easier.

• none of these answers

What is a thesis statement?

• general idea of what the essay is about

• summary of the main idea

• statement that explains the main idea of an essay

• suggestion that you should read the essay

A thesis statement is a complete sentence. A thesis statement is not a question.
Which of these is a thesis statement?

• Knowing a foreign language.

• Why should people know a foreign language?

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

A Thesis should be:

• Clear and Focused

• In the conclusion of an essay

• Growing in your backyard

• Written with in the first person POV

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.

• True

• False

What are the components of a thesis statement?

• Topic, opinion, elaboration

• Topic, opinion, examples

• Topic, opinion, reasons why

• Topic, opinion, explanation