What is the purpose of an expository essay?

To explain information by presenting an idea and relevant evidence

To describe an event with vivid details that would appeal to the reader’s senses

To persuade the reader to change his/her mind and agree with the writer

To entertain the reader by telling a story

Why should you have a thesis statement in your essay?

It acts as a guide for your reader, and tells them what you intend to prove in your essay.

It lists good examples that will be mentioned in your essay.

It hooks the reader to your essay.

It allows you to develop a strong argument in your paper.

An expository essay should only contain _______ language.

Anything that the writer is comfortable with

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis? “It is crucial to keep promises that are made because oath breakers lose trust and may be seen as unreliable in a time of need.”

Write an essay explaining why it is important to keep the promises you make.

Write an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

Write an essay explaining the importance of setting goals.

Write an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt: Write an essay explaining whether it is ever okay to break the rules.

Breaking the rules is unacceptable because there are rules set in society to keep order and going against the structure that is set in place would cause chaos.

Breaking the rules should be allowed during emergencies because it can help someone that is hurt.

I think breaking the rules should be allowed if it is necessary because there would be less crime if there were people to stop it and I believe it would allow citizens to step up when something is wrong.

Both breaking and not breaking the rules have good and bad aspects to each.

Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt: Write an essay explaining whether it is important to laugh.

Laughter is a necessity to have in life since it brightens many people's days and is the key to true happiness.

It is important to laugh because life would just be boring without it.

Humor is vital in life because it makes you happy and smile more.

Humor makes everyone feel happy and is the key to true happiness.

Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt: Write an essay explaining why technology is so important to teenagers.

Teenagers using technology in today's world is vital to succeed in the 21st century because it establishes self-worth and independence.

Technology is important in the world because it helps us communicate with our friends and loved ones.

It is vital to use technology in this world because it establishes self-worth and independence.

Technology is important to teens because it helps stay connected to the news.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis? "Experiencing happiness in what you do can lead to a fulfilling, exciting life."

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis? "If you give up on reaching one goal, you are more likely to keep giving up in the future."

WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis? "Having passion can give you motivation when times get tough."

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis? "Having something to work for can give you a sense of purpose."

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis? "When we pick ourselves up from a bad experience, we are able to grow as people."

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis? "When you show others that you don't quit, you can become a great leader."

WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

Evaluating Thesis Statements

Quiz

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Margaret Anderson

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24 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

True

False

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long should a thesis statement be?

One paragraph

One essay

One sentence

One word

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Claim + _________= thesis

opinion

reason

thesis

paragraphs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should a thesis statement appear?

first paragraph, end of the paragraph

anywhere in the essay

last paragraph

the first sentence of every paragraph

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A thesis should never...

ask a question

give two reasons

state your opinion

be short and to the point

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Evaluating Thesis Statements

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

How long should a thesis statement be?

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

What is a thesis statement?

Claim + _________= thesis

Where should a thesis statement appear?

A thesis should never...

A thesis should never...

A good thesis is like

When creating a thesis statement, it is important to think about your...

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