Thesis Statement

Part 2 of the Thesis Statement?

• The Verb

• The Subject

• Gives your position

• Ends the sentence

Part 3 of the thesis statement?

• The verb

• The subject

• The beginning of the sentence

• States your evidence

What is the first step of writing a thesis statement?

• Ask a question

• Make a statement

• Yell at someone

• Call a friend

What is the second step of writing a thesis statement?

• Answer the question

• Move to Hawaii

• Quit

• Ask a question

Write a thesis statement.

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that describes the setting of the essay

• A sentence that introduces the main characters of the essay

• A sentence that tells your reader your topic, what you think about it, and possibly how you are going to prove it

• A sentence that summarizes the conclusion of the essay

What should a thesis statement be about?

• The specific topic or issue being addressed

• The main point or argument of the essay

• Quotations from famous individuals

• The writer's perspective or stance on the topic
  

• General observations about the topic

Why should a thesis statement be specific?

• To give the reader all the necessary information within the length of the assignment

• To allow for flexibility in exploring different ideas throughout the essay

• To include as much information as possible in the introduction

• To ensure the essay stays focused and avoids wandering off-topic

Choose the strongest thesis statement

• Maturity is not dependent on a person's age.

• Maturity does come with age. People experience things as they grow that can cause them to be mature.

• Age is nothing but a number.

• Maturity, encompassing emotional intelligence and responsible decision-making, is not solely linked to age. Numerous cases exist of older individuals lacking these traits, challenging the notion that age determines maturity.

Choose the best thesis statement below.

• Although you may not agree, I believe cell phones belong in the classroom because they are useful tools and can keep students engaged.

• While some like cell phones, cell phones do not belong in the classroom because they are too distracting but could be useful.

• While some schools use cell phones in the classroom, cell phones do not belong in the classroom because they can distract students and enable cheating.

• Cheating and social media will be used a lot if cell phones are allowed in the classrooms, although some schools do not choose this.