Thesis Practice - Wells

Where does a thesis go in an essay?

• It's the very first thing in an essay

• Last sentence of the introductory paragraph

• It can go anywhere

• Not all papers need a thesis

What is wrong with this thesis statement? I believe technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• It uses first person.

• It is unclear.

• It's too long.

• The reasons are too similar

Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge. If this is my thesis, what is my first body paragraph going to be about?

• How technology expands people's scope of knowledge

• How technology connects people

• The downfalls of technology

• All the reasons why technology is a good thing

Which sentence below would be a strong thesis statement about pet ownership?

• Pet ownership is a large responsibility.

• Pet ownership is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.

• I think owning a pet is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.

• Pet ownership involves owning a pet and taking care of it.

What is the formula for a thesis?

• Subject = thesis + 2 reasons

• Thesis = facts + opinions

• Thesis = Subject + 2 reasons

• Reasons = Opinions + prompt

A thesis statement is one sentence.

• True

• False

A thesis statement creates an outline for your entire essay

• True

• False

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that answers the prompt and tells the readers the main points of the paper.

• A sentence that serves as a guide to the essay and answers the question.

• A sentence that is a roadmap for your entire paper.

• All of these answers are correct.

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.

• Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.

• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because  it promotes a sedentary lifestyle and can cause children to become desensitized to death.

• Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

•  I would like to become a chef when I finish school because I like to cook.

•  Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in education and professional commitment.

• Both chefs and cooks prepare meals but are different in several ways.

• A career in the culinary arts is a good choice for many reasons.