
Crafting Effective Thesis Statements

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the analogy used to describe planning a piece of writing?
Planning a trip
Cooking a meal
Building a house
Organizing a party
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To introduce the topic
To outline the writer's position and main points
To conclude the essay
To provide background information
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the thesis statement typically located in an essay?
In the conclusion
At the end of the introduction
In the middle of the body paragraphs
At the beginning of the introduction
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are subtopics in the context of a thesis statement?
Examples from other essays
Unrelated ideas
Supporting points that add credibility to the claim
Minor details that are not important
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do subtopics help in an essay?
They distract the reader
They provide entertainment
They make the essay longer
They support the main claim and add credibility
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a subtopic for a successful road trip?
Packing enough food
Selecting the best music
Planning for entertaining stops
Choosing the right vehicle
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final step in forming a thesis statement?
Connecting the claim and subtopics
Writing the conclusion
Drafting the introduction
Choosing a title
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