Which is a thesis statement?

Which is a thesis statement? 

Which is a thesis statement? 

Which is a thesis statement? 

Which is a thesis statement? 

Select the WORST thesis statement.

A counterclaim is...

Adding a counterclaim to YOUR essay/claim...

 Consider this claim: 

 Raising chickens at home is not a good idea.

 Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?

 Read the claim below.

 Clothing stores should represent more body types in their retail websites.

 Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

 Read the claim below.

 The world would be better off without cockroaches.

 Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?

Consider this claim:

Green is the best color to paint your bedroom walls.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?

 Read the claim below.

 Shopping malls will soon be a thing of the past.

 Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?

 Read the claim below.

 Swallowing watermelon seeds is bad for you.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?

Read the claim below.

 The world's most dangerous creatures live in the ocean.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?

 Read the claim below.

 It's important to use punctuation in text messages.

 Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

Read the claim below.

 Trial by jury is the best way to determine the guilt or innocence of an accused criminal.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?

 Read the claim below.

 Americans are obsessed with good health.

 Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

 Read the claim below.

 Schools should focus on teaching practical math skills instead of abstract concepts.

 Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

Read the claim below. 

 Boxing should be banned as a professional sport.

 Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

Read the claim below. 

 Owning a pet dog is good for your health.

 Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

 Read the claim below.

Hoverboards, or self-balancing scooters, are a great way to get around. 

Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

 Read the claim below.

Golf is not a good way to get exercise. 

Read the claim and the supporting evidence.

Claim: Greta has an exceptional work ethic. 

Evidence: On average, Greta works approximately sixty hours per week. 

Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

Read the claim and the supporting evidence. 

Claim: Spending a great deal of time on social networking sites often leads to unhappiness.

 Evidence: Studies have shown that people tend to compare their lives with the lives of their friends as portrayed on these sites.

 Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

Read the claim and the supporting evidence. 

Claim: Marvin is a reflective person.

Evidence:  Marvin keeps a journal.

Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

Read the claim and the supporting evidence. 

Claim: Anna is a good friend.

Evidence:  After Anna inadvertently hurt Eve's feelings, she apologized.

Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.