WorksheetsIdentify Thesis Statements
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which one is an example of a thesis statement?
Do you ever wonder about how early man developed tools?
“It was all because of his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing great-great-grandfather!”
(Sachar, p. 12)
Dogs are great pets because they provide emotional support and can protect their owners.
Thesis statements make a:
(a)
Underline the CLAIM
Underline the CLAIM
Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement?
Chocolate ice cream is the best-selling flavor because it can be found anywhere, is classic, and can be enhanced easily with add-ins.
Chocolate ice cream is the best.
My dad and his father before him all ate the classic flavor. I like to add strawberries to mine to enhance the flavor.
Approximately 99% of ice cream shops carry chocolate ice cream.
A thesis statement states an attitude or opinion on a topic. It doesn't just state the topic, itself. A thesis should not be a fact. Which of these is a thesis statement?
Michaelangelo’s
artwork is powerful because of its strong spiritual undertones.
Michaelangelo’s
artwork is famous and is admired by many.
Michaelangelo
was a great artist in Rome
during the 1500’s.
thesis statement is a complete sentence or sentences. A thesis statement is not a question.
Which of these is a thesis statement?
Knowing
a foreign language.
Why
should people know a foreign language?
Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill that can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one’s mind to the ideas of another culture.
Is the following a complete thesis statement: "I would like to become a chef when I finish school."
Yes, it contains a claim and a reason.
No, it is either missing a claim or reason.
Is this a thesis statement?
Yes.
No.
The thesis statement is. . .
The hook for your essay
The most interesting part of your essay
The roadmap for your essay
A good way to end your essay.
What is a thesis statement?
Sentence that answers the prompt, explains the claim, and the provides the reasons that support your claim.
Sentence that gets the reader's attention.
Sentence that is the first sentence of a paragraph, it provides the subject of the paragraph.
Sentence that provides a specific detail or example.
Pick the STRONG thesis statement
Monsters Inc. is better than The Incredibles
Toy Story is an influential movie because it was Pixar's first movie and inspired 2 more movies.
Which thesis statement is STRONGER?
Schools should give less homework to students because it would reduce pressure on kids and give them more time for extracurricular activities.
Basketball is more exciting to watch than soccer.
Do you feel confident writing your own thesis statement?
Yes! I know my claim and I can preview my body paragraphs.
I can identify a thesis, but I would need more practice to write my own
I need more review on each part of the thesis before writing my own.
True or False:
A Thesis Statement outlines your entire essay
TRUE
FALSE
Choose the BEST example of a thesis statement
Abe Lincoln was an excellent speaker, the 16th President of the United States, a person who got things done, and united the North and South at the end of the American Civil War.
Abe Lincoln was one of the best presidents the United States has ever known for many reasons.
A thesis statement should...
be a statement is a claim that could be argued
be in the first person
use unclear language
state a fact
A thesis statement should...
use more than one topic
be the main idea of an essay
be broad
be wordy or very long
This is a good example of a thesis statement: In this essay I will discuss the crime rate in Mountain City.
True
False
The thesis statement should express a main idea to links to supporting claims?
True
False
What is a thesis statement?
A general overview of the topic
a statement that explains the main idea of the essay
your opinion on the topic
a suggestion that you should read the essay
Which of the following is a thesis statement?
A) The sky is blue.
B) Reading improves vocabulary and critical thinking skills.
C) What is the importance of reading?
D) Reading is a fun activity.
Identify the thesis statement in the following options:
A) The book was published in 1999.
B) The novel explores themes of love and betrayal.
C) The author uses symbolism to enhance the narrative.
D) The novel's exploration of love and betrayal makes it a compelling read.
Which sentence is a thesis statement?
A) Dogs are loyal animals.
B) Cats are independent creatures.
C) Owning a pet can improve mental health and provide companionship.
D) Birds can mimic human speech.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
A) To introduce the topic.
B) To provide a summary of the essay.
C) To state the main argument or claim of the essay.
D) To conclude the essay.
