Thesis vs. Topic Sentences: Key Differences Explained

Which of the following pairs is used as an analogy to explain the difference between similar but distinct concepts?

• Uncle Harold and Family Gatherings

• Thesis and Topic Sentences

• Essays and Paragraphs

• Skateboards and Surfboards

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Where is a thesis sentence typically located in an essay?

• At the end of the introduction

• In the middle of the essay

• In the conclusion

• At the beginning of the first paragraph

What is the primary function of a thesis sentence?

• To state the main point of the essay

• To introduce the topic

• To summarize the essay

• To provide background information

How is a thesis sentence different from Uncle Harold's claims?

• It is less important

• It is less bold

• It is substantiated with evidence

• It is more entertaining

What should be done with content that does not relate to the thesis sentence?

• It should be highlighted

• It should be moved to the conclusion

• It should be cut

• It should be expanded

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What makes a strong thesis sentence?

• It is a common opinion

• It is debatable and interesting

• It is a fact

• It is a long sentence

What is a topic sentence compared to in the video?

• A summary

• A conclusion

• A mini-thesis

• A general

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To preview the content of the paragraph

• To introduce the essay

• To provide evidence

• To conclude the paragraph

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How do topic sentences relate to the thesis sentence?

• They introduce new topics

• They summarize the thesis

• They support the thesis

• They contradict the thesis

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the relationship between a thesis sentence and topic sentences?

• The thesis is the main point, and topic sentences support it

• The thesis is a summary, and topic sentences introduce new ideas

• The thesis is a conclusion, and topic sentences are evidence

• The thesis is a fact, and topic sentences are opinions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2