BASICS: Thesis Statements

Why is a thesis statement important?

A thesis statement can be more than one sentence.

What is the "attention getter" of your introduction?

Everything in your essay should be tied back to your thesis statement.

Before writing your thesis statement, you need to

Good or bad thesis: The most useful thing of cellphones is the ability to use the internet.

What are the three parts of an essay?

You should include _______ in your body paragraphs to support your thesis statement.

Is this a good thesis? The government has the right to limit free speech in certain situations.

The thesis statement is the main point of your essay.

General examples are not as good as specific examples.

What is the purpose of writing a thesis?

Good thesis or bad thesis: Peas, carrots, and tomatoes are foods my family grows in the garden.

You do not always need a thesis statement as long as your argument is clear and supported.

Where does a thesis statement appear in your paper?

The best thing to do when you see a writing prompt is to?

There can be two major ideas to be covered in the paper in one thesis statement.

What is it called to think of different ideas to support your thesis statement?

Choose the best thesis for this topic: Should cigarettes be made illegal?

True or False: the longer a thesis statement is, the better that it will be.