Writing Ninjas: How To Write A Strong Thesis Statement

What is a thesis statement?  Choose all that apply

• Is a roadmap for readers

• Organizes your paper

• Summarizes your position on a topic

How long and where should a thesis statement be?

• 1-2 sentences and the last sentence in the introduction

• 1-2 sentences and anywhere in the introduction

• Paragraph and the end of the paper

The Thesis Statement Formula

• Claim + Evidence

• Position on the topic

It is important to make sure that your claim is on topic or answers the question.

• True

• False

What is the strongest type of thesis statement?  This is a way to develop your thesis statement

• Three Point Thesis Statement

• using evidence

A Three Point Thesis Statement has how many pieces of evidence to support the claim?  Remember this is a well developed claim.

• 1

• none

• 3

The National History Day Theme for 2019 is...

• Triumph and Tragedy in History

• Whatever you choose to research

• Triumph and Tragedy

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