Thesis Statment vs. Topic Sentence
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Medium
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Jennifer Stanzel
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the thesis statement typically located in an essay?
Last sentence of a body paragraph
Last sentence of the introduction
First sentence of the introduction
First sentence of a body paragraph
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
To introduce the topic
To provide examples
To state the writer's argument or opinion
To summarize the essay
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the components of a thesis statement?
Topic, examples, and summary
Examples, evidence, and conclusion
Introduction, body, and conclusion
Topic, opinion, and reasons
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the topic sentence found in a paragraph?
Middle of the paragraph
Anywhere in the paragraph
First sentence of the paragraph
Last sentence of the paragraph
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To conclude the paragraph
To focus the paragraph and ensure flow
To introduce new topics
To confuse the reader
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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