This I Believe

Open Ended

How can sharing a personal belief in an essay contribute to society or influence others?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for individuals to express and explain their personal beliefs in an essay format?

• It helps develop critical thinking and self-awareness.

• It allows people to persuade others to agree with them.

• It is required for all academic writing.

• It makes essays longer and more interesting.

Multiple Choice

What are two ways an anecdote can be used in a 'This I Believe' essay according to the first image?

• To explain why you believe what you do and provide an example of your belief in real life

• To list unrelated facts and provide a summary

• To criticize other beliefs and add unrelated humor

• To introduce the essay and conclude with a quote

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using an anecdote in a 'This I Believe' essay?

• To provide a humorous story unrelated to the topic

• To prove or support a point through a personal story

• To summarize the entire essay in one sentence

• To list facts and statistics

Open Ended

Describe one brainstorming strategy you could use to generate ideas for your 'This I Believe' essay and explain why it might be effective.

Multiple Choice

Which structural option for a 'This I Believe' essay begins by hooking the audience with an anecdote before explaining the belief?

• Option 1

• Option 2

• Both Option 1 and Option 2

• Neither option

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: In Option 1 for structuring a 'This I Believe' essay, after introducing and explaining your belief, the next step is to tell your ___.

Multiple Choice

Which point of view should you primarily use when writing this essay?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Passive voice

Fill in the Blank

Voice is created through the author's use of diction, tone, point of view, and ___.

Multiple Choice

What are two elements that help create a unique voice in writing, according to the lesson?

• Diction and tone

• Font and spacing

• Grammar and punctuation

• Length and format

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about 'This I Believe' essays, what belief would you choose to write about and why?

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a 'This I Believe' essay?

• To express and explain one clear belief

• To summarize a historical event

• To analyze a scientific theory

• To describe a fictional story