Parts of an Essay

Multiple Choice

The "T" or Task in the prompt usually starts with?

• Explain

• The background of the text

• Use evidence to support your response

• Write an essay

Multiple Choice

What is the first step to writing an essay?

• Reading the text

• Annotating the text

• TAPing out the Prompt

• Creating a graphic organizer

Multiple Choice

What does the "T" Stand for in TAP?

• Title

• Task

• Thesis Statement

• Topic

Multiple Choice

Authors use word choice to develop tone. The passage adapted from “The Story of Grace Darling” is based on the real events of a shipwreck and a daring rescue. Write an essay analyzing how the author uses setting and description to create suspense in the passage. Use evidence from the passage to support your response.

Which sentence from the prompt above represents the TASK or "T" you must complete in your response?

• A) "Authors use word choice to develop tone."

• B) "The passage adapted from The Story of Grace Darling is based on the real events of a shipwreck and a daring rescue."

• C) "Write an essay analyzing how the author uses the place/time and details to create suspense in the passage."

• D) "Use evidence from the passage to support your response.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best restates the task in the prompt?

• A) Explain how the author describes the rescue in The Story of Grace Darling.

• B) Explain how the author’s use of setting and description creates suspense in the passage.

• C) Describe the emotions of the characters during the shipwreck and rescue.

• D) Summarize the passage and explain why the rescue was important.

Draw

Highlight the Task in the prompt in the picture using your highlight tool.

Open Ended

Write a reworded Task or "T" sentence for the prompt below:

Authors use characters to develop theme. The passage adapted from The New Girl at St.  Chad’s describes a new student celebrating her heritage. Write an essay analyzing how the author uses character interactions to develop the theme of pride. Use evidence from the passage to support your response.

Open Ended

Authors use characters to develop theme. The passage adapted from The New Girl at St.  Chad’s describes a new student celebrating her heritage. Write an essay analyzing how the author uses character interactions to develop the theme of pride. Use evidence from the passage to support your response.

Who is the audience "A" and what is the purpose (to explain, to persuade, to entertain) "P" of the prompt above?

Multiple Choice

What number sentence is the HOOK in the introduction paragraph and what is its purpose?

• A) The first sentence; it grabs the reader’s attention and introduces the topic.

• B) The last sentence; it provides a preview of the main points in the essay.

• C) The middle sentence; it transitions between background information and the thesis.

• D) The second-to-last sentence; it states the main argument of the essay.

Multiple Choice

What number sentence is the BRIDGE in the introduction paragraph, and what is its purpose?

• A) The first sentence; it grabs the reader’s attention and introduces the topic.

• B) The middle sentences; it connects the hook to the thesis by providing background information.

• C) The last sentence; it states the main argument of the essay.

• D) The second-to-last sentence; it provides a summary of the body paragraphs.

Multiple Choice

What number sentence is the THESIS in the introduction paragraph, and what is its purpose?

• A) The first sentence; it grabs the reader’s attention and introduces the topic.

• B) The middle sentence; it connects the hook to the thesis by providing background information.

• C) The last sentence; it states the main argument and outlines the focus of the essay.

• D) The second sentence; it provides additional details but does not state the main claim.

Multiple Choice

What helps you write your thesis statement?

• The "A" Audience of the prompt

• The "P" Purpose of the prompt

• A quote from the passage

• The reworded "T" Task of the prompt

Match

Match the following parts of the Introduction Paragraph.

• Hook

• Bridge

• Thesis

Imagine working in a lighthouse...

In “The Story of Grace Darling” by...

The author uses the setting and...

• Imagine working in a lighthouse...

• In “The Story of Grace Darling” by...

• The author uses the setting and...

Multiple Choice

What are are the topics that will be written in the topic sentences of the body paragraphs of the thesis statement below:

the author, uses the setting and description of the trip to create suspense.

• Suspense

• Suspense and time/place of the story

• Suspense and details of the trip

• Setting and Description

Draw

Highlight the sentences using the following key:

Highlight the hook in red.

Highlight the bridge in orange.

Highlight the thesis statement in yellow.

Multiple Choice

What is the first sentence of the body paragraphs and what is its purpose?

• A) The topic sentence; it introduces the main idea of the paragraph and connects to the thesis.

• B) The hook; it grabs the reader’s attention and introduces the topic.

• C) The concluding sentence; it wraps up the paragraph and transitions to the next idea.

• D) The thesis statement; it presents the main argument of the entire essay.

Reorder

Order the sentences of a body paragraph in order 1 is the first sentence and 5 is the last sentence.

• Topic Sentence

• Text Evidence

• Commentary 1

• Commentary 2

• Conclusion

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Multiple Choice

What are the purposes of commentary 1 and commentary 2 in a body paragraph?

• A) Commentary 1 explains the evidence and the context, and Commentary 2 connects to how the evidence supports the topic sentence.

• B) Commentary 1 restates the evidence, and Commentary 2 provides a summary of the paragraph.

• C) Commentary 1 introduces new evidence, and Commentary 2 analyzes a different topic.

• D) Commentary 1 provides a counterargument, and Commentary 2 refutes it.

Multiple Choice

How many sentences are in a 2-chunk Schaffer paragraph?

• 2-3 sentences

• 5 sentences

• 8 sentences

• 6 sentences

Match

Match the following sentence starters to the sentence it goes with.

• Topic Sentence

• Text Evidence

• Commentary 1

• Commentary 2

• Conclusion Sentence

The author

For example,

In other words,

This shows

In conclusion,

• The author

• For example,

• In other words,

• This shows

• In conclusion,

Labelling

Label the parts of the one-chunk body paragraph.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Commentary 1

Commentary 2

Topic Sentence

Text Evidence

Conclusion Sentence

Match

Match the following parts of a conclusion paragraph with its definition.

• Restated Thesis

• Restated Bridge

• Kicker

The first sentence restates the thesis

The middle sentences that restates ideas

The last sentence that states message

• The first sentence restates the thesis

• The middle sentences that restates ideas

• The last sentence that states message

Draw

Highlight the sentences in the example conclusion using the key below:

Highlight the restated thesis in yellow.

Highlight the restated bridge in orange.

Highlight the kicker in red.