Thesis Statements Practice #2

Using the prompts below, write 3-4 possible ideas that could be explored for each topic. Then, write a strong thesis.

You will be graded on the following: ability to write a clear thesis that is not too limited or too broad, clear and effective English, correct spelling, no contractions (this is formal writing), and each thesis statement must be one complete sentence.

Example:
Explain how playing video games can be beneficial.
Language acquisition
Hand eye coordination
teamwork/strategizing/social skills
Improves brain speed/critical thinking

Thesis: The benefits of playing video games include cognitive development and effective communication.

1. Explain how test scores are not a reliable indicator of individual competency?

2. Explain how the role of the media can impact society.

3. Reading is critical in our ability to obtain information and process knowledge. Explain.

4. Some marketing products target children, and this should be banned. Explain.

5. There is a rising popularity of social media sites among teens. Explain.

in night, why are wiesel and his father evacuated from the auschwitz concentration camp? a massive escape makes the nazis question the security of auschwitz. they are assigned to work as laborers in a factory at another camp, buna. hitler has ordered that all remaining jews be relocated within german borders. the german army needs the camp guards to go to the battle front for a last-chance defense.

the answer is b. legendary founder of thebes

this program currently is reviewed as “no” for this criterion because although there is a list of text selections, there are no identified text complexity levels for qualitative or quantitative placement. while texts are arranged around historical themes and support building of knowledge based on philosophical assumptions of the time periods, there is no evidence of the use of anchor texts within each unit. since these materials received a “no” for this indicator, the current weakness will likely remain and should be addressed by adjusting or supplementing with stronger programs. text-dependent questions (non-negotiable) this program currently is reviewed as “no” for these criteria because at least 80% of all questions in the materials are not text-dependent questions as required by the indicator; the questions may ask students to display knowledge of concepts of themes, but the assessments do not consistently ask students to make connections with the texts within a unit. since these materials received a “no” for this indicator, the current weakness will likely remain and should be addressed by adjusting or supplementing with stronger programs