Thesis Statement Review

What is the function of a thesis statement?

• It helps the writer concentrate.

• It lets the reader know what you will discuss in the essay.

• It tells the reader why you disagree.

What information should your thesis statement contain?

• The beginning and the end

• The introduction and the hook

• The topic and the idea

Which of these words lets you know you are looking at the PROMPT?

• Think about the following statement.

• Read the following quotation.

• Write an essay explaining...

What is the FIRST STEP in writing a good thesis statement?

• Brainstorming possible examples and ideas

• Finding the right quote

• Explaining what type of essay you are going to write

The THESIS STATEMENT = ___ + ___

• topic + idea

• intro + conclusion

• words + phrases

Underline the TOPIC of this prompt:

Which of the following is a good thesis statement?

• Life can teach important lessons.

• Events in life can teach an important lesson if it helps you improve.

• Important lessons are those like when I learned to drive.

How many sentences should your thesis statement be?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Should you put specific names in the thesis statement?

• Yes

• No

Can your essay receive a good score without a thesis statement?

• Yes

• No