Thesis Statements

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Thesis statement

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A statement that explains the main idea of an essay

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To explain what your essay will be about

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How long should a thesis statement be?

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One sentence

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

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True

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Do high school sports have a positive influence on high school students because they teach social skills, reinforce time management skills, and provide exercise to students?

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Good thesis

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Burma is a country in Southeast Asia.

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Bad thesis

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In Hacket and Goodrich's play, we see many characters with different personalities, giving rise to the theme of personality conflict.

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Good thesis

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Why is high school considered a better educational institution than middle school?

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Because it offers more class choices, increased personal freedoms, and additional extracurricular activities.

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Through the selection of characters, setting, and point of view, "A Rose for Emily" examines the consequences of social discrimination.

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Good thesis

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Common theme in "The Road Not Taken" and Call Me Maria.

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Bad thesis