Thesis Statement Supporting Details

Which answer below is an example of a thesis statement?

• Loneliness is a central theme in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.

• I like the color purple.

• What is the central theme in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men?

Your thesis statement is: Cars have changed a great deal over the years. Which of the following would be an appropriate subtopic?

• My favorite car is a Chevy Equinox.

• Cars are fun to drive and they can take you to a lot of places.

• Although the first cars invented did not have turn signals, this is a standard inclusion for all vehicles today.

What part of an essay restates the thesis statement?

• introductory paragraph

• body

• conclusion

What is the main job of a body paragraph?

• To include a strong closing statement

• To summarize the essay

• To provide details that support the thesis

• To grab the reader's attention

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

• True

• False

What will the body paragraphs be about? (check all that apply)

• Music class provides a safe activity for young people.

• Music class allows for students to learn to read music.

• Music class helps with standardized test scores.

• Music class provides relaxation.

What will the body paragraphs be about? (check all that apply)

• School uniforms are cost-effective.

• School uniforms are great.

• School uniforms are expensive.

• School uniforms are convenient.

Improving thesis statements, supporting details, and transitions comprises most of the questions on the ______ section of the test

• editing

• revising

• reading

• composition

What will the body paragraphs be about? (check all that apply) Thesis Statement: Adequate sleep allows teenagers to make better decisions, perform better during sports, and earn higher grades.

• Adequate sleep allows teenagers to perform better during sports.

• Adequate sleep allows teenagers to have a healthier diet.

• Adequate sleep allows teenagers to make better decisions.

• Adequate sleep allows teenagers to earn higher grades.

Take your reasons that your thesis is true and these become your __________ in your body paragraphs.

• Commentary Sentences

• Concluding Sentences

• Concrete Details

• Topic Sentences