RWS: Edpuzzle 1-2

A thesis sentence is found

- intro - end of the first paragraph

What's the difference between a thesis and a topic sentence?

A topic sentence tells what a paragraph (or essay) is mainly about, and a thesis statement includes the reasons for a claim.

What is not included in a thesis statement?

An example supporting the reasons

If a thesis can be used to debate, or argue, a topic, it is most likely found in which kind of writing?

Argu. Or Persuasive

Which should not be used as a linking (transition) word?

Because So And

History should be studied because it is useful in understanding ourselves and providing incite about theworld we currently live in.

Ex thesis

When you make your claim statement in your introductory paragraph, you need to answer the questions of why it it true and include the evidence in that paragraph.

False

Claim ststement should not be

General

Where is the thesis sentence (claim statement)located?

Last sentence of the introduction paragraph

A tangent - in language - is a statement that goes off topic. If you have information in your writing that is off topic - tangent - it should be deleted, or revised to more directly support your topic or thesis.

Note / true

How many ideas should be contained in the topic sentence of aparagraph?

One

Your paragraph structure (for Ms. Yorks) should be

Topic sentence Evidence Explanation,Example. or elaboration Transition

Linkers = transitions

True

So, those topic sentences are based upon the reasons you gave in your claim statement supporting your argument.

True

Are you able to change your thesis statement after you start writing your paper.

Yes

What does the transition sentencedo?

refers back to the claim statement and leads into the next paragraph

Everything in your essay after the thesis-

supports the thesis statement