Types of Essays

Which academic verb tells you  to write a PERSUASIVE essay?

• explain
• persuade
• analyze
• identify

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

Which academic verb tells you to write an EXPLANATORY essay?

• describe
• evaluate
• describe
• explain

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2A

CCSS.W.5.2B

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which academic verb phrase suggests that you write a NARRATIVE piece?

• Explain what the...
• Write an essay about...
• Analyze the choices between...
• Describe a personal...

Tags

CCSS.W.5.3A

CCSS.W.5.3B

CCSS.W.5.3D

Which academic verb tells you to write a DESCRIPTIVE essay?

• describe
• explain
• identify
• analyze

Tags

CCSS.W.5.3D

Which prompt tells you to write a INFORMATIVE essay?

• Analyze why community service is amazing
• Explain what community service is based on your research
• Describe a community service project you want to do
• Predict how community service will impact your life

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2A

CCSS.W.5.2B

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which academic verb tells you to write an ANALYTICAL essay?

• analyze
• evaluate
• categorize
• hypothesize

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2B

Which academic verb tells you to write an COMPARATIVE essay?

• judge
• persuade
• explain
• compare

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2C

Which academic verb tells you to write an EVALUATIVE essay?

• analyze
• evaluate
• describe
• solve