Thesis Statement Workbook — 10 Practice Prompts

Ten prompts with weak/strong example pairs so you can practice writing thesis statements until they're automatic.

How To Use

For each prompt, draft your own thesis before reading our weak/strong examples. Compare and refine.

Sample Prompt 1: 'Should social media require age verification?'

Weak: 'Social media has good and bad sides.' Strong: 'U.S. social-media platforms should require government-issued ID for users under 18 because mental-health risks rise sharply with under-18 daily use, parental controls are routinely bypassed, and federal law has lagged industry self-regulation.'

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should a thesis be?

One sentence in most cases; two for complex graduate-level arguments. Always declarative and specific.