How to Write an Essay - Core

What is the very first thing you do when you receive an essay prompt? 

• Write your thesis
• Brainstorm/Plan
• Begin Writing
• Run!

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CCSS.W.7.5

What is an essay prompt?

• Tells you what your essay topic is and what to write about.
• Tells you the rules of an essay.
• The rules we follow when setting up an essay.
• The rules we follow when writing an essay.

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CCSS.W.7.2A

For this vocabulary word you have a few options. You can: 
1. Ask a question
2. Use a quote
3. Tell a funny, short story
4. Make an interesting statement
5. Make a list

• Hook
• Thesis Statement
• Topic Sentence
• Transition

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CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.4

You should start your essay by talking about the story or topic in the thesis right away.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.3A

Brainstorming is similar to

• Making a plan
• A Recipe
• Directions
• All of the above

Is this heading correct:
Student Name
Miss Martin
7th Grade English Language Arts
September 14, 2016

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.W.7.2A

How many sentences should be in a typical paragraph?

• 5-7

• 6-10

• 4-6

• 2-3

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CCSS.RI.7.5

Is it okay to use the terms, "He, She, They, Their"? 

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.W.7.2D

Is it okay to use the terms, "You, I, Me, We" in a non-personal essay?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.7.4

Can you say, "I'm writing this because..." or "This paragraph is about..."? 

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.W.7.2A