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Types of Essays

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5th - 12th Grade

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Types of Essays
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which academic verb tells you  to write a PERSUASIVE essay?

explain
persuade
analyze
identify

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CCSS.W.5.1A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which academic verb tells you to write an EXPLANATORY essay?

describe
evaluate
describe
explain

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CCSS.W.5.2B

CCSS.W.5.2A

CCSS.W.5.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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...

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CCSS.W.5.3D

CCSS.W.5.3A

CCSS.W.5.3B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which academic verb tells you to write a DESCRIPTIVE essay?

describe
explain
identify
analyze

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CCSS.W.5.3D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.W.5.2B

CCSS.W.5.2A

CCSS.W.5.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which academic verb tells you to write an ANALYTICAL essay?

analyze
evaluate
categorize
hypothesize

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CCSS.W.5.2B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which academic verb tells you to write an COMPARATIVE essay?

judge
persuade
explain
compare

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CCSS.W.5.2C

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