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UNV-104 Topic 5 - The Writing Process

Authored by Jacob Aroz

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9th Grade - University

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UNV-104 Topic 5 - The Writing Process
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This quiz focuses on the five-paragraph essay structure and academic writing conventions, targeting college-level composition skills. The questions assess students' understanding of essential essay components including thesis statement placement, paragraph organization, topic sentences, and the relationship between supporting paragraphs and main arguments. Students must demonstrate knowledge of academic writing standards such as avoiding first and second person perspective, proper citation practices, and the connection between in-text citations and reference pages. The quiz also evaluates understanding of organizational strategies like chronological arrangement and the use of transitions to create coherent flow between ideas. To succeed, students need solid foundational knowledge of essay structure, academic tone, source documentation requirements, and the mechanics of formal expository writing. Created by Jacob Aroz, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 9 and University level students. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing fundamental academic writing concepts that bridge high school and college composition expectations. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a formative assessment to gauge student readiness before major writing assignments, as a review tool following instruction on essay structure, or as homework to reinforce classroom learning about academic writing conventions. The content directly supports Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.1 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.4, which emphasize writing arguments to support claims with clear reasoning and producing clear, coherent writing appropriate to task and audience. The quiz's focus on citation practices and source integration also aligns with research and inquiry standards, making it valuable preparation for students transitioning to college-level academic writing expectations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a 5 Paragraph essay the thesis statement is re-stated in what paragraph?

Conclusion
Introduction
Supporting Paragraphs
Abstract

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CCSS.W.9-10.1E

CCSS.W.9-10.2F

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

There are three supporting paragraphs in a 5 paragraph essay.

True
False

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The three sub-topics of one’s thesis statement serve what role in the essay?

Ties the hook to an interesting story to be told at the end of the essay.
Provides an interesting fact or piece of information.  
Maps out the specific topics of the supporting paragraphs of the essay as a means of preparing the read for what will be discussed.
All of the above.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

First and Second person perspective are critical to developing the topic of an academic essay?

True
False

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most effective way of tying the main points of your thesis to your supporting paragraphs?

Anecdotes
In-text Citations
Hooks
Topic sentences

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.2C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Chronological strategy allows one to ensure the information in their essay is?

Appropriately credited

In alphabetical order

Grammatically correct

Organized

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Transitions, when writing an expository essay, allow the author to do what?

Tie their paragraphs of the paper together in a cohesive manner.
Ensure that all information is appropriately credited.
Use the Outline effectively.
Make the best use of the ideas developed during brainstorming.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.2C

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