Thesis

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 is a thesis statement?

• A general overview of the topic

• a statement that explains the main idea of the essay

• your opinion on the topic

• a suggestion that you should read the essay

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• End of the introduction paragraph

• last paragraph

• anywhere in the essay

• the first sentence of every paragraph

The thesis statement should express a main idea to links to supporting claims?

• True

• False

How long should a thesis statement be?

• One paragraph

• one essay

• one word

• one sentence

A thesis statement should never:

• ask a question

• give two reasons

• be concise (not too wordy)

• say what the paper is about

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis statement? "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 whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

• Write an essay on the importance of never giving up.

• Write an essay explaining the importance of setting goals.

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

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

• True

• False

Choose the BEST example of a thesis statement

• Rising TCAP Scores at Mountain City Elementary

• Good teaching and positive attitudes have led to an increase in TCAP scores at Mountain City Elementary.

A thesis statement should...

• be a statement is a claim that could be argued

• be in the first person

• use unclear language

• state a fact