Thesis Statment vs. Topic Sentence

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

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

What are the components of a thesis statement?

• Topic, examples, and summary

• Examples, evidence, and conclusion

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Topic, opinion, and reasons

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

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.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2