Thesis Statements

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.

What is the first part of creating a thesis statement?

• Rewrite the prompt as a question

• List 3 facts.

• Combine your answer & reasons.

What should you avoid in your thesis statement?

• Facts

• Picking a side

• Using "I" or "me" or "my"

Which of the following is a major component of any thesis in an argumentative essay?

• making a claim/picking a side

• providing an amusing anecdote

• being at least three sentences

• only providing facts

How long should a thesis statement be?

• One paragraph

• One essay

• One sentence

• One word

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?

• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.

• Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.

• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because  children can become desensitized to death.

• Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.

A strong thesis statement should share an opinion, not just a fact. ○ A fact is a true piece of information. A reader cannot disagree with a fact. ○ An opinion expresses what someone thinks or feels. Readers might disagree with an opinion.

High schools should require students take financial literacy and computer literacy courses.

• fact

• opinion

Which two of the following should a thesis statement include?

• An opinion about the topic

• Stating a fact

• Addressing two topics at once

• One or two sentences