Differentiating Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

Differentiating Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RL.7.2, RI.6.7, RI.7.7

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Liam Anderson

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.RL.7.2
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CCSS.RI.6.7
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CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
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CCSS.RL.6.7
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CCSS.RL.8.7
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CCSS.RI.7.2
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
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CCSS.RL.8.2
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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CCSS.RI.8.2
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CCSS.RI.6.2
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CCSS.RL.6.2
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Wendy from Worldwide Speak explains the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence. The thesis statement is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph and presents the main argument or opinion of the essay. It usually includes the topic, opinion, and supporting reasons. The topic sentence is the first sentence of a body paragraph, indicating the paragraph's focus and ensuring clarity and flow. Both are crucial for guiding the reader and maintaining a coherent essay structure. Examples are provided to illustrate their placement and function.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of Wendy's video?

How to write a conclusion

Difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence

Grammar rules in English

How to write a bibliography

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the thesis statement typically located in an essay?

First sentence of a body paragraph

Last sentence of the introduction

Last sentence of a body paragraph

First sentence of the introduction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the topic sentence typically located in an essay?

Last sentence of a body paragraph

First sentence of the introduction

Last sentence of the introduction

First sentence of a body paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement?

To provide examples

To summarize the essay

To state the main argument or opinion

To introduce the topic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a component of a thesis statement?

The topic

The conclusion

The opinion on the topic

The reasons supporting the opinion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two parts of a topic sentence?

The introduction and the topic

The topic and the controlling idea

The topic and the conclusion

The controlling idea and the conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a topic sentence important for a paragraph?

It concludes the paragraph

It focuses the paragraph and ensures clarity

It introduces new ideas

It provides a summary

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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