Essay Review Slides: SD2E and TEAL

Multiple Choice

What are the three parts of an essay?

• topic sentence, answer, proof, explain, and closing

• introduction, body, closing

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• summarize main parts and insightful thought

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To summarize the conclusion

• To list the sources used

• To outline the main argument or claim

• To provide a detailed description of the topic

Multiple Choice

The topic sentence should be about what?

• Hook

• Claim

• Bold statement

• Reason

Multiple Choice

In writing, what is the purpose of using transition words or phrases?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a visual image

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To introduce a new topic

Fill in the Blank

a claim made to contradict/oppose a previous claim

Multiple Choice

What does TEAL stand for in writing?

• Topic, Evidence, Analysis, Link

• Text, Example, Argument, Link

• Theme, Evidence, Argument, Link

• Topic, Example, Analysis, Link

Multiple Choice

Contains a topic sentence, sets the stage, provides proof, provides commentary to connect proof to thesis, and transitions to the next idea.

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Heading

• Body Paragraph

Multiple Select

Quotations: All quotes should include a quote tag and the quotation. Select the answer choice below that correctly uses a quotation.

• In the Excerpt from "A Permanent Home" Rowling states, "The northern and southern states distrusted each other."

• This is an example of how the north and the south had different opinions. "The northern and southern states distrusted each other."

• This quote shows the north and the south distrust each other. "The northern and southern states distrusted each other."

• This quote explains the north and the south distrust each other. "The northern and southern states distrusted each other."

Multiple Select

According to the template, what information should be in your body paragraph?

• reasons for your agreement/disagreement

• specific examples to support your reasons

• explanations to connect your reasons and examples to the issue

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

What does the acronym TEAL stand for in the context of writing?

• Topic, Evidence, Analyze, Link

• Text, Evidence, Analyze, Link

• Topic, Evidence, Analyze, Learn

• Text, Evidence, Analyze, Learn

Multiple Choice

What are the different methods of smooth integration mentioned in the text?

• Using quotes

• Flow to embed evidence

• Semicolon integration

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which citation is written properly?

• Dr. Mark Jacobson says, Walking in a straight line shows that the class is organized.

• "Entering the classroom quietly sets the tone for the day."

• Dr. Mark Jacobson emphasizes, "Although frustrating at times to students, straight and quiet lines are highly important.

• Dr. Mark Jacobson states, "Helping other students quiet down in line really shows some awesome character."

Multiple Choice

What are three things to avoid when embedding quotes in writing?

• Using informal language

• Referring to the quote when embedding

• Using first or second person

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

You are wanting to write a letter to the mayor on why zoos are helpful to animals. Which type of language should you use?

• I think...
• I'm writing to inform you that...

Multiple Choice

Which of these is in the correct order for writing a paragraph?

• Topic sentence, closing sentence, detail sentences.

• Detail sentences, topic sentence, closing sentence.

• Closing sentence, detail sentence, topic sentence.

• Topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence.

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident