Crafting Thesis Statements

What is a thesis statement?

• A detailed summary of a book

• The main idea of an essay

• A list of chapter titles

• A character's dialogue

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

Where does a thesis statement usually appear in an essay?

• In the conclusion

• In the introduction

• In the middle of the body paragraphs

• At the end of every paragraph

Which of the following is a quality of a good thesis statement?

• It is a question

• It is a fact

• It is debatable

• It is a command

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Why is a thesis statement important in an essay?

• It tells the reader what the essay will be about

• It provides all the evidence and data

• It gives the biography of the author

• It lists all the sources used

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

What should you do if your thesis statement is too broad?

• Make it more specific

• Change the topic of your essay

• Write more body paragraphs

• Ask a question instead

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CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5

A thesis statement should be:

• Vague to cover more topics

• Clear and concise

• Long and detailed

• Written in the second person

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.4

What does a thesis statement NOT do?

• Express an opinion

• Provide evidence

• State a main idea

• Summarize the essay

How many main points should a thesis statement include?

• As many as the number of paragraphs in the essay

• Only one main point

• Two to three main points

• At least five main points

What can a strong thesis statement do for your essay?

• Make it easier to write the conclusion

• Guide the direction of your argument

• Increase the word count

• All of the above

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Which of the following is NOT a step in creating a thesis statement?

• Choosing a topic

• Writing a complete paragraph

• Formulating a main argument

• Narrowing down the focus

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B