TSIA2 Boot Camp - Essay Purpose, Audience & Thesis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the essay strategies mentioned to get started?

• Unpack the Assignment (Prompt)

• Draft a Strong Thesis

• Use Complex Vocabulary

• Stick to Structure

Multiple Choice

What is the first thing you should do before writing your essay?

• Begin writing your final conclusion and closing sentence.

• Choose a trophy you would most want to receive.

• Read the prompt carefully and choose your position clearly.

• Add a bold and creative title at the top of the page.

• Plan out every sentence of your essay.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes your purpose and audience when writing a TSIA2 essay?

• Entertain readers with a personal story written for your friends.

• Argue your opinion clearly for a formal audience like a teacher or college reader.
  

• Summarize both sides without giving your own opinion, written for classmates.

• Explain your emotions and experiences using informal language for social media readers.

Open Ended

Assignment

Is using technology in a classroom being resourceful or cheating?

Write a thesis statement for your argument.

Multiple Choice

What makes the example thesis statement a strong thesis?

• It is vague and general.

• It gives two clear points and is arguable.

• It is based on personal opinion only.

• It is off-topic.

Multiple Choice

What is the main question the prompt is asking you to answer?

• Why kids like trophies

• Whether winning is more important than teamwork

• If kids should receive participation trophies

• How sports build emotional well-being

Multiple Choice

What is your purpose when writing a response to this prompt?

• To summarize both sides without choosing a position

• To explain what participation trophies are and how they work

• To write a personal story about your experience with trophies

• To argue your opinion on whether kids should receive participation trophies.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following thesis statements best matches the tone expected for the TSIA2 essay?

• Trophies are pointless and just make kids lazy, so they should be tossed in the trash.

• Kids should get trophies because it makes them feel good and happy, which is obviously super important.

• Participation trophies are helpful because they support children’s emotional well-being and encourage teamwork.

• I think trophies are cool and kids should totally get one just for showing up and being chill.

Multiple Choice

Which thesis takes the position that kids should receive participation trophies?

• All kids should receive participation trophies because they build confidence and promote teamwork.

• Kids should only receive awards when they win first place, because that teaches them how to compete.

• Participation trophies are harmful because they reward effort instead of results and send the wrong message.

• Participation trophies should be replaced with snacks to keep kids happy and motivated.

Multiple Choice

Which thesis takes the position that kids should not receive participation trophies?

• All kids should receive trophies because they promote effort and emotional well-being.

• Kids should not receive participation trophies because it creates entitlement and reduces motivation.

• Participation trophies make sports fun and exciting for everyone who joins the team.

• Children should be given trophies because they enjoy collecting them and seeing their shelves full.