Read and analyze each essay prompt and thesis statement. Then rewrite each thesis statement so that it becomes a strong thesis statement.
Essay Prompt – Explain the benefits of playing sports in high school.
Thesis Statement: Playing sports in high school is beneficial.
Essay Prompt – Write an argument essay wearing school uniforms.
Thesis Statement: Many students do not like the idea of wearing school uniforms. Essay Prompt – Compare and contrast a book to a movie.
Thesis Statement: Books and movies have many similarities and differences.
Essay Prompt – Explain the many dangers of tobacco use.
Thesis Statement: Tobacco use is very dangerous.
Essay Prompt – Write an argument essay about students and the First Amendment.
Thesis Statement: Students should be protected under the First Amendment.
Essay Prompt – Explain the benefits of playing sports in high school.
Thesis Statement: Playing sports in high school is beneficial.
Essay Prompt – Write an argument essay wearing school uniforms.
Thesis Statement: Many students do not like the idea of wearing school uniforms. Essay Prompt – Compare and contrast a book to a movie.
Thesis Statement: Books and movies have many similarities and differences.
Essay Prompt – Explain the many dangers of tobacco use.
Thesis Statement: Tobacco use is very dangerous.
Essay Prompt – Write an argument essay about students and the First Amendment.
Thesis Statement: Students should be protected under the First Amendment.