Thesis Statements

What is a thesis statement?

• A phrase
• An argument
• A grammar principle
• An essay type

How long should a thesis statement be?

• One paragraph
• One essay
• One sentence
• One word

How many parts should there be in a thesis statement?

• Four
• Three
• Two 
• One

Is this a good thesis statement:
Thor is better than Iron Man because he has an indestructible hammer, he doesn't need suit of armor, and he has super strength.

• Yes
• No

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Is this a good thesis statement:
Snickers bars are tastier than Milky Ways because they have peanuts and Milky Ways don't. 

• Yes
• No

Is this a good thesis statement:
Panda bears are the best type of bear because they are cute. They also eat bamboo. 

• Yes
• No

Is this a good thesis statement:
I think Chipotle is better than Moe's, better than Qdoba, and better than Taco Bell. 

• Yes
• No

Is this a good thesis statement:
Parrots make better pets than parakeets because they live longer and they can learn to speak English. 

• Yes
• No

Is this a good thesis statement:
I think everyone should have a dog because they are loyal, they are fun to play with, and they provide companionship.

• Yes
• No

Is this a good thesis statement:
The most powerful three Pokemon are Pikachu, Charizard, and Ditto.

• Yes
• No