Essay Writing Review

When writing your THESIS STATEMENT, you should...

• use lots of big words.

• be sure to state your position clearly.

• just restate the prompt.

• provide instructions for how to read your essay.

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph
• anywhere in the essay
• last paragraph
• the first sentence of every paragraph

What should you avoid in your thesis statement?

• Facts

• Picking a side

• Using "I" or "me" or "my"

A thesis should NEVER

• ask a question

• give two reasons

• state your opinion

• be short and to the point

A thesis should never...

• say, "This paper will be about"

• have reasons to support the claim

Which of the following is a better thesis statement?

• The recycling of one aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV for three hours.

• Recycling is one of the most important jobs a person can do to protect our environment.

What are the components of an introduction paragraph?

• attention grabber, evidence, conclusion

• topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion

• hook, background information, thesis statement

• thesis statement, body paragraphs, conclusion

What is the main idea of a thesis statement?

• The main idea of a thesis statement is to provide a list of sources used in the essay or research paper.

• The main idea of a thesis statement is to provide a conclusion for the essay or research paper.

• The main idea of a thesis statement is to introduce the topic of the essay or research paper.

• The main idea of a thesis statement is to provide a clear and concise summary of the main point or argument of an essay or research paper.

Which of the following is NOT a component of an introduction paragraph? a) Hook b) Thesis statement c) Conclusion d) Transition

• a) Hook

• c) Conclusion

• d) Transition

• b) Thesis statement

What should a thesis statement do? a) Summarize the essay b) Introduce the topic c) Provide evidence d) Transition to the body paragraphs

• b

• a

• d

• c