True or False
A thesis statement should include an opinion on a topic.
True
What should the author change in the thesis statement?
I believe soccer is better than football.
Eliminate "I believe"
A. It's important to exercise to get stronger, stay in shape, and lose weight.
B. Exercising has many benefits, but the best is that you get stronger.
A
A thesis statement usually begins where in an essay?
In the introduction/beginning.
Thesis statements that are well written should always be more than one sentence.
False
What should the author change in the thesis statement?
There are many reasons people should shop at Target.
There are not examples.
A. Coffee is better than tea because it tastes a lot better, especially pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks. Those are bussin!
B. Coffee is better than tea because there are more flavor varieties, it's more easily accessible, and tastes better.
B.
Where in an essay should you restate the thesis statement?
In the end/conclusion.
Thesis statements can be more than one sentence.
True
What should the author change in the thesis statement?
Language Arts is taught in all high schools in Wisconsin.
There is no opinion/it's too vague.
A. I think dogs are better than cats because they are friendlier, more loyal, and better protectors.
B. Dogs are better than cats because they are friendlier, more loyal, and better protectors.
B.
Your thesis should be __________, meaning it includes your opinion on a topic.
Argumentative.
You should include "I believe" statements in your thesis so the reader know it is your opinion and not a fact.
False
What should the author change in the thesis statement?
It's important to wash your hands after using the restroom because you can get a lot of germs from not washing your hands, especially if you touch the toilet seat or the faucet, which is disgusting and full of many germs that might make you sick, possibly with the flu or even corona virus.
A. When my sister was little, she never wanted to do her homework, but it's important to do your homework so you don't fall behind in a class like Language Arts for example, even when it's hard you have to stick with it!
B. It's important to do your homework to not fall behind in a class, continue practicing your educational skills, and obtain responsibility.
B.
What should you include in the beginning of each body paragraph?
Topic sentence
Thesis statements must always include three examples.
False- however, they typically do!
What should the author change in the thesis statement?
We need to take a stance and end bullying in schools because students are harming themselves, they are transferring schools, and skipping school.
Eliminate "we"
A. Corporations should provide more work from home opportunities and six-hour workdays so that office workers have a better work-life balance, and are more likely to be productive when they are in the office, and are less stressed.
B. Corporations should provide more work from home opportunities and six-hour workdays to help productivity levels.
What's another term for thesis statement?
Central idea