
Thesis Statements
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Lindsay Murano
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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
THink of it as a road map!
Your thesis statement is probably one of the most important parts of an essay. The thesis tells the reader what you plan to prove or discuss in your essay.
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Dos and don'ts
a thesis statement...
-is always one sentence
-includes your point and 2-3 key details
-is the last sentence of your introductory paragraph
-does NOT use personal pronouns like 'I', 'me', 'you', or 'my'
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Multiple Choice
Where does a thesis go in an essay?
It's the very first thing in an essay
Last sentence of the introductory paragraph
It can go anywhere
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Multiple Choice
What is wrong with this thesis statement? I believe technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.
It uses first person.
It is unclear.
It's too long.
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Multiple Choice
Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.
This is a strong thesis statement.
This is not a strong thesis statement.
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Multiple Choice
Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge. If this is my thesis, what is my first body paragraph going to be about?
How technology expands people's scope of knowledge
How technology connects people
The downfalls of technology
All the reasons why technology is a good thing
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Multiple Choice
Which is the best way to write a thesis statement about increasing recycling programs?
Cities should increase recycling programs.
I think recycling is good for the community and environment.
Cities should increase recycling programs to help people save money, protect the environment, and save energy.
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Multiple Choice
Thesis about the importance of eating lunch:
Lunch is one of my favorite meals as its delicious and nutritious.
I think eating lunch is important for everyone.
Eating lunch boosts health and provides needed afternoon energy.
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Multiple Choice
Thesis statement about pet ownership:
Pet ownership is a large responsibility.
Pet ownership is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.
I think owning a pet is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.
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Multiple Choice
A thesis statement is one sentence.
True
False
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
THink of it as a road map!
Your thesis statement is probably one of the most important parts of an essay. The thesis tells the reader what you plan to prove or discuss in your essay.
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