Identify Thesis Statements

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• End of the introduction paragraph

• last paragraph

• anywhere in the essay

• the first sentence of every paragraph

A thesis statement should never:

• ask a question

• give two reasons

• be concise (not too wordy)

• say what the paper is about

A good thesis statement acts as a guide for the reader to understand what the paper is about.

• True

• False

How long should a thesis statement be?

• One paragraph

• one essay

• one word

• one sentence

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To be a pretty sentence

• to introduce your paper to the reader

• to be a sentence in your introduction

• to explain what your essay will be about

What are the THREE parts of a thesis statement?

• topic, idea/opinion, explanation

• quotation, topic, evidence

• topic, idea, opinion

• idea, introduction, conclusion

Actions are more powerful than words when speaking to people because you can make them feel better or worse.

_{Is this a good thesis statement?}

• Yes

• No

The ____ = topic + idea/opinion + explanation.

Which of the following makes the best thesis statement?

• Even though marriage is a strong and respected institution in Russia, more and more people are choosing to live together before marriage, despite the cultural pressures. 

• I am going to explain why many couples in Russia are choosing to live together rather than get married.

• Marriage in Russia

Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an essay?

• There is no question that cell phones have changed our lives in a very big way.

• While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a leash, compelling users to answer them anywhere and at any time.