Essay Writing Essentials

Front

What is the purpose of the ECR?

Back

To provide evidence to support your claim from the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is the maximum number of points you can earn on the ECR?

Back

5

Front

What is the correct way to insert a quote into a paragraph?

Back

Use quotation marks to enclose the quote and integrate it into your paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What are the parts of a paragraph?

Back

Topic sentence, evidence, analysis, & link to the general idea or thesis of the essay.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How many quotes do you need in each paragraph to support your main idea?

Back

2 quotes per paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is evidence in essay writing?

Back

Facts, examples, or quotes that support your claims.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is analysis in a paragraph?

Back

Explanation of how the evidence supports the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

Front

What is the importance of linking sentences in a paragraph?

Back

To ensure coherence and flow in the writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2