Thesis Statement Review

Which is the best way to write a thesis statement about pet ownership?

• Pet ownership is a large responsibility.

• Pet ownership is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.

• I think owning a pet is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.

What is the CLAIM of the thesis?

• Karate

• Karate is an excellent sport for school-aged children

• because it develops

• patience, discipline, self esteem

A thesis statement is one sentence.

• True

• False

There is no essay without a thesis statement.

• True

• False

What are the components of a thesis statement?

• Topic, opinion, elaboration

• Topic, opinion, examples

• Topic, opinion, reasons why

• Topic, opinion, explanation

My thesis statement informs the reader of my position and ensures my essay is clear and organized.

• False

• True

The thesis statement belongs

• In the introductory paragraph

• In the first body paragraph

• In the second body paragraph

• Where they end up

Let's Practice!

• I understand thesis statements and I'm ready to practice!

• I do not understand thesis statements and I am not ready to practice.

What is wrong with this thesis statement?

• language not specific

• what does 'not very good' mean?

• topic missing

• main ideas missing

What is wrong with this thesis statement?

• the announcement of "In the following paragraph"

• use of first person "I will..."

• language not specific enough

• the main ideas are missing