English I Thesis Statement BLANKENSHIP

A thesis statement should include the main points of the essay.

• True

• False

Where should the thesis statement be in the essay?

• The first sentence of the introduction paragraph.

• The last sentence of the conclusion.

• The last sentence of the introduction paragraph.

• The first sentence of the conclusion.

What is a topic sentence?

• The main idea of the essay.

• Evidence taken from the text to support your point.

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

• Your stance on the topic.

What is a thesis statement?

• A way to wrap up your essay.

• A sentence that states the main ideas of the essay: topic, stance/position, and supporting reasons or details.

• A sentence introducing the topic.

• A sentence to grab the reader's attention.

A thesis statement can be a question.

• True

• False

How long should a thesis statement be?

• Two sentences

• One sentence

• Three sentences

• It doesn't matter

A thesis statement can be a quote.

• True

• False

A good thesis statement helps the writer organize his/her essay.

• True

• False

A thesis statement...

• Expresses the main idea of the essay

• Summarizes the introduction

• Is meant to confuse your reader

It's okay to say "This paper is about...." in your essay.

• True

• False

• Sometimes