Thesis Statements and Informative Writing

Thesis means

• The subject of a text
• The topic of a text
• A statement intended to be proven
• A statement that is true

A thesis needs to be supported by

• evidence
• examples
• statistics
• all of the above

This is the main idea of an essay, usually expressed as a generalization that is supported with concrete evidence

• thesis

• thesis statement

• tone

• topic

The subject of something you read is called its_____.

• tone

• topic

• structure

• sidebar

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is a thesis statement?

• A general idea of what the essay is about

• A summary of the main idea

• A statement that explains the main idea of an essay

• A suggestion that you should read the essay

The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points

• True
• False

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?

• making a claim
• providing an amusing anecdote
• being at least three sentences
• only providing facts

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

• First, cats are affectionate creatures.
• Next, cats are inexpensive.
• In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
• Finally, every cat has a unique personality.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

True or False: A good thesis statement is a fact

• True
• False