Thesis statement and topic sentence.

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

What is a thesis statement?

• A general idea of what the essay is about.

• A summary of the main idea.

• A statement that explains the main idea of an essay.

• A suggestion that you should read the essay.

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• First paragraph

• Anywhere in the essay

• Last paragraph

• The first sentence of every paragraph

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.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

• We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

• Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.

• It's my least favorite class.

• Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

• The pros live the good life.

• People like professional football players make a lot of money.

• Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

• All of us can be professional athletes.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

• Baking cookies is really easy to do.

• My grandma has the best cookies recipe.

• There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.

• Cookies are easier to make than cake.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence:Doing your homework has many benefits.

• Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.

• Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.

• When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.

• Homework takes up your precious after school time.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs.

• Main idea of an essay.

• Essay writing.

• A topic in every sentences.

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