Understanding Thesis/Claim Statements

What can a thesis/claim statement be?

• The answer to a question that you have posed

• A random thought

• An unrelated fact

• A personal opinion

A thesis/claim statement can be: A) A statement that takes a position on a debatable topic B) A collection of data C) A historical fact D) A fictional story.

• A statement that takes a position on a debatable topic

• A collection of data

• A historical fact

• A fictional story

Where does a thesis statement usually appear in an essay?

• At the beginning of the introduction

• At the end of the introduction

• In the conclusion

• In the body paragraphs.

What is the second step in the introduction paragraph format?

• State the thesis

• Introduce the topic

• Attention getter

• Conclusion

What is the final step in the introduction paragraph format?

• State the thesis

• Introduce the topic

• Attention getter

• Conclusion

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a thesis statement?

• Must be a complete sentence

• Usually comes at the end of the introduction

• Can be a question

• Contains the essay’s topic and point(s).

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a random fact

• To give a sense of the essay’s topic and point(s)

• To conclude the essay.

When should you use an analytical thesis statement?

• When you want to entertain the reader

• When you want to analyze a topic, issue, or reading

• When you want to summarize information

• When you want to argue a point.

Which of the following is an example of an expository thesis statement?

• The life of a typical college student is characterized by time spent studying, attending class, and socializing with peers.

• The life of a typical college student is full of challenges and triumphs.

• College students should focus more on academics than socializing.

• The best way to succeed in college is to balance study and leisure.

What does the 'Umbrella' method of constructing thesis statements include?

• Only the essay's topic

• Essay's topic, point, and reasons

• Only the reasons

• Only the point.