Writing Test Preparation

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What should you do before you submit your essay?

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Reread your essay and check for spelling or grammatical errors.

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What type of essay is being asked for in the prompt about Josephine's excitement to see the circus?

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Narrative

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Where can you find study materials for the test?

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On Canvas under this week's module.

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What type of essay is being asked for in the prompt about Newton's discovery of the rainbow vs. Bunsen and Kirchhoff's discovery of spectroscopy?

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Argumentative.

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What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

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Introduction.

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What are the components of an introduction in an essay?

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Attention getter / hook, background information, claim.

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What is the purpose of a hook in an essay?

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To grab the reader's attention.

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What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

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A statement that asserts a position or argument.

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What is the role of evidence in an essay?

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To support the claim with facts, examples, or data.

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What is the difference between a narrative and an argumentative essay?

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A narrative essay tells a story, while an argumentative essay presents a case for or against a topic.