Writing Thesis Statements Lesson and Practice

Read the sentence below. Identify the thesis in this thesis statement.

While it's true that the person you are inside is what's most important, you should take care of your appearance because it will increase your confidence, it shows respect to others, and it will give you opportunities you might not otherwise have.

Read the sentence below. Identify the concession in this thesis statement.

While it's true that the person you are inside is what's most important, you should take care of your appearance because it will increase your confidence, it shows respect to others, and it will give you opportunities you might not otherwise have.

Read the sentence below. Identify the reasons in this thesis statement.

While it's true that the person you are inside is what's most important, you should take care of your appearance because it will increase your confidence, it shows respect to others, and it will give you opportunities you might not otherwise have.

Read the sentence below. Identify the reasons in this thesis statement.

Despite the fact that buying locally grown food can be inconvenient, we should make every effort to "eat local" because it's better for our health, it supports our local community, and it benefits the environment.

Read the sentence below. Identify the concession in this thesis statement.

Despite the fact that buying locally grown food can be inconvenient, we should make every effort to "eat local" because it's better for our health, it supports our local community, and it benefits the environment.

Read the sentence below. Identify the thesis in this thesis statement.

Despite the fact that buying locally grown food can be inconvenient, we should make every effort to "eat local" because it's better for our health, it supports our local community, and it benefits the environment.

Read the sentence below. Identify the thesis in this thesis statement.

Even though serious behavior problems need serious consequences, schools should not suspend students; this practice creates academic problems, it leads to further disciplinary issues, and to some students, it can feel more like a reward than a punishment.

Read the sentence below. Identify the concession in this thesis statement.

Even though serious behavior problems need serious consequences, schools should not suspend students; this practice creates academic problems, it leads to further disciplinary issues, and to some students, it can feel more like a reward than a punishment.

Read the sentence below. Identify the reasons in this thesis statement.

Even though serious behavior problems need serious consequences, schools should not suspend students; this practice creates academic problems, it leads to further disciplinary issues, and to some students, it can feel more like a reward than a punishment.