STAAR Thesis Statements

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis? It is important to be passionate about something because passion keeps you engaged in learning more and helps get others involved.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis? Having goals is important because people need something to work for and goals give people a sense of purpose.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis? It's important to learn from our experiences because we can use them to help others and to grow into better individuals.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

What must you remember to do in the conclusion?

• Give a last example

• Use a transitional sentence

• Restate the thesis

• Restate the hook

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

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

A thesis statement should never:

• ask a question

• give two reasons

• be concise (not too wordy)

• say what the paper is about