Thesis Statements

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the points you are analyzing.

• True

• False

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph
• anywhere in the essay
• last paragraph
• the first sentence of every paragraph

What three items make up a thesis statement?

• identification of topic, claim (what you believe), and direction (reasons)
• topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion
• introduction, body, and conclusion
• reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

When is a child old enough to stay home alone?
11 because they can make good choices, they are independent, and need practice being an adult. 

• Good
• Bad

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Should students wear school uniforms?
Students should not be forced to wear school uniforms because they make everyone look the same, they are expensive, and they are uncomfortable.

• Good
• Bad

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?

• making a claim
• providing an amusing anecdote
• being at least three sentences
• only providing facts

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CCSS.W.K.2

Choose the strong thesis.

•  I would like to become a chef when I finish school
•  Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in   education, professional commitment, and artistry.

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CCSS.RI.K.8

What is the purpose of the thesis?

• To remind your reader what your paper is about
• To state your opinion or claim and prove it
• To hook the reader's attention
• To use vocabulary words

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.K.8

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

• Friendship is cool.
• It is important to have a good friend because they'll be the ones who will be with you when you take your last breath in the end.
• Friends are the most important people in your life.
• Having friends is important.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.4