Essay Writing

What do you call the first paragraph in a formal essay?

• Beginning
• Grabber
• Hook
• Introduction

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What do you call the last paragraph in a formal essay?

• Resolution
• Conclusion
• Ending
• Finale

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What do you call the paragraphs where key ideas are developed and explained?

• Introductions
• Body Paragraphs
• Key Paragraphs
• Conclusions

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

How many body paragraphs should a formal essay have?

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the first step in the writing process?

• Plan the Essay
• Proofread the Essay
• Cite Evidence
• Draft the Essay

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.5

Begin every body paragraph with  _________________.

• a lead
• an introduction
• a topic sentence
• background information

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Which type of paragraph must contain cited evidence?

• Body Paragraph
• Beginning
• Conclusion
• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Which transition signals a conclusion?

• In addition,
• Similarly,
• For example,
• In short,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What information does NOT belong in the introduction?

• lead
• transition sentence
• thesis statement
• topic sentences

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2A

Which of the following are NOT good supporting details?

• facts & statistics
• incidents
• examples
• opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.2B