Crafting Strong Thesis Statements
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding, identifying, and writing effective thesis statements for argumentative and informational essays.
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Crafting Strong Thesis Statements
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Read each question carefully and follow the directions. This worksheet will help you understand and write effective thesis statements.
A thesis statement is the main idea of an essay. It is usually one sentence that expresses the writer's position on a topic. It tells the reader what the essay will be about and helps to organize the writer's thoughts. A good thesis statement is clear, specific, and arguable (for argumentative essays).
1. Which of the following is the BEST example of a thesis statement?
Dogs are great pets.
This essay will discuss the benefits of owning a dog.
Due to their loyalty, trainability, and positive impact on mental health, dogs make excellent companion animals.
Many people have dogs as pets.
2. A strong thesis statement should be all of the following EXCEPT:
Clear
Specific
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Arguable (for argumentative essays)
Complete the following sentences to create strong thesis statements.
3. Because of its engaging plot and complex characters, is a masterpiece of modern literature.
4. To improve students' learning, schools should implement programs.
5. The primary causes of climate change are .
6. Write a thesis statement for an essay arguing that students should have a longer summer break.
7. Write a thesis statement for an informational essay about the benefits of recycling.
Indicate whether each statement about thesis statements is True or False.
8. A thesis statement should always be the very first sentence of an essay.
True
False
9. A thesis statement can be a question that the essay will answer.
True
False
Match each characteristic of a strong thesis statement with its description.
10. Clear
a. Expresses a specific point, not a general idea
11. Specific
b. Easy for the reader to understand
12. Arguable
c. Can be supported with evidence and debated
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