Thesis Statements Review

What does a thesis statement do in an argumentative essay?

• Summarizes your arguments

• Sets the tone

• Establishes your position

• Provides evidence

Which of the following should NOT be included in a thesis statement?

• A question

• A specific stance

• A single sentence

• A summary of your argument

Which part of an essay directly supports the thesis statement?

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Title

Why is it important for a thesis statement to be specific?

• It makes the essay shorter

• It keeps the reader focused

• It allows for more arguments

• It impresses the reader

Choose true statement:

• A thesis statement is one sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper or essay. It makes a claim, directly answering a question.

• Thesis statements should be paraphrased in the conclusion.

• Generally, your thesis statement should be the last line of the first paragraph in your research paper or essay.

• All of the above.

Zoos should be banned because animals need to remain in the wild, zoos cannot provide natural experiences for animals, and animals in zoos get sick and die.

• Yes, this is a good thesis statement.

• Oh, no, not a good one.

What is this thesis statement missing?

• Topic of the essay is not clear.

• We don't know what is the author's standpoint.

• Author did not give any arguments to support his opinion.

How would you improve this thesis statement?

• Add more arguments.

• Replace "I think" with "Students".

• No improvement needed.

How can this thesis statement be improved?

• No need for improvement, good enough.

• Arguments are not general enough to compose three body paragraphs.

• Author's standpoint is not clear enough.

How can you improve this thesis statement?

• Add arguments that are more specific.

• Provide with examples that support main idea.

• Rephrase it so arguments fit in one sentence.