Essay Writing process 1 (HS)

What is the main purpose of brainstorming?

• Just coming up with ideas.
• Coming up with subtopics to use as keywords for research.
• Getting ideas of how to write the introduction.
• Getting ideas of what not to write about.

After you are finished brainstorming what do you do?

• Add more subtopics
• Cut out the subtopics that are not needed
• Write an outline
• Start writing the introduction

After you are finished brainstorming what do you do?

• Add more subtopics
• Cut out the subtopics that are not needed
• Write an outline
• Start writing the introduction

What should you write in your initial outline?

• Sentences about the key ideas  about the topic.
• Important statistics about the topic.
• Keywords and citation information.
• Just keywords, not complete sentences.

What does it mean to organise keywords?

• To make sure that there is a clear relationship between each of the ideas.
• To make sure the words look neat on the page
• To use vocabulary appropriately.
• To have a clear focus.

What is the most important part of the introduction?

• The sentence that grabs the readers attention.
• The sentences which give background information.
• The thesis statement.
• The explanation of how you got your information.

What do you write in the detailed outline?

• Citation information.
• Point form notes.
• Citation information and point form notes.
• Complete paragraphs about the topic.

What are the main parts of a body paragraph?

• Topic sentence and concluding sentence.
• Topic sentence, supporting details, colourful vocabulary, and a conclusion or lead in sentence.
• Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence.
• Topic sentence, colourful vocabulary, and concluding sentence.

What is a lead in sentence?

• The first sentence in the paragraph.
• The last sentence that gives the paragraph a feeling of ending.
• The last sentence in the paragraph that fits with the first sentence of the following paragraph.
• The supporting sentence that connects the topic sentence with the concluding sentence.

What are the main parts of the conclusion?

• A summary of the main points, and restatement of the thesis.
• A summary of the main points.
• A summary of the main points, restatement of the thesis, and final opinion, prediction, or recommendation.
• A final opinion, prediction, or recommendation.