Thesis Statement

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.

Thesis about the importance of eating lunch:

• Lunch is one of my favorite meals as its delicious and nutritious.

• I think eating lunch is important for everyone.

• Eating lunch boosts health and provides needed afternoon energy.

1 A thesis statement is ____________________________.

• supporting evidence and counterclaims for your argument

• a statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay

• the last sentence of your conclusion paragraph

The thesis statement structure is: words we take from the prompt_ because (reason #1) and (reason #2).

• false

• true

4. Which of the following makes the best thesis statement?

• Coffee is good for many reasons.

• These are the reasons why coffee is good.

• Coffee comes in many different flavors.

• Coffee is useful because it helps you wake up in the morning, has a rich taste, and helps you focus throughout the day.

Choose the strong thesis

• I would like to become a chef

• I would like to become a chef so I can inspire others.

• Becoming a chef has many benefits such as, interacting with others and sharing the love of food.

• Becoming a chef sounds cool because I can share my love of food with others.

A good thesis ALWAYS...

• uses 1st person

• takes a position

• uses words that make you shound uncertain

• uses words that are hard to prove

Which is the best thesis statement?

• Does Lebron James’s

  ability to score makes him the

  league’s most valuable player?

• Lebron James’s ability to score and rebound make him the league’s most valuable player.

• Lebron James’s ability to score and rebound just might make him the league’s most valuable player.

• Lebron James is an amazing player because he smells nice.

Making a claim and supporting it using logic is:

• persuasion
• claim
• argument
• evidence

information used to back up and support your answer

• bridge
• persuasion
• argument
• evidence