Writing SOL Review: Essay

If your prompt has a quote in it, you should use it as your HOOK or ATTENTION GRABBER.

• True
• False

If your prompt has a quote in it, you should use it as your CONNECTING SENTENCE. 

• True
• False

If your prompt asks you about a career or a job, you should use a SPECIFIC business.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

You should start your thesis statement with "I believe"

• True
• False

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

Which is the correct formula for a thesis statement?

• Opinion statement + 2 reasons
• Opinion Statement + because + 3 reasons
• Opinion Statement + because
• Opinion Statement + because + 2 reasons

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

If referencing a personal example, it is okay to use words like "I" and "me"

• True
• False

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CCSS.W.9-10.1D

An ideal SOL essay should be how many paragraphs

• 1-2
• 2
• 4
• 3

Which of the following is a specific example? 

• First of all, challenging yourself is important because it will make you successful.
• People should challenge themselves because it can make them successful and help them reach their full potential.
• One way I challenge myself is by taking AP US History. 

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CCSS.W.9-10.2B

Which of the following is a topic sentence?

• First of all, challenging yourself is important because it will make you successful.
• I believe you should challenge yourself because it can make you successful and help you reach their full potential.
• One way I challenge myself is by taking AP US History. 

Which of the following is the best thesis statement?

• I believe you should challenge yourself because it can make you successful and help you reach their full potential.
• People should challenge themselves because it can make them successful and help them reach their full potential.
• You should challenge yourself because it can make you successful and help you reach their full potential.
• I agree with Emerson's quote that you have to try new things in order to grow. 

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A