Thesis Statements

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence introducing the topic.

• A paragraph about the topic.

• A sentence that states the main ideas of the essay.

• A way to wrap up your essay.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

Where should a thesis statement be placed in the essay?

• The first sentence of the introduction paragraph

• The last sentence of the introduction paragraph

• The middle sentence

• The last sentence of the whole essay

In a five paragraph essay, how many key points should be included in the thesis?

• 1

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the connection between your thesis and the topic sentences of the body paragraphs?

• Topic sentences are the key points in the thesis.

• Topic sentences are the same thing as the thesis.

• What's a topic sentence?

• You should reverse the order of your topic sentences.

What is a topic sentence?

• A key detail about the topic

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph

• The last sentence of each paragraph

• Evidence taken from the text to support your point

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A thesis statement should include the main points of the essay.

• True

• False

A good thesis statement helps the writer organize his/her essay.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.4

It is okay to write a general thesis without the key points listed.

• True

• False